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Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G launched
Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G launched with first-ever Awesome Intelligence, advanced camera features, and enhanced durability.
Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G launched
The new Galaxy A series includes Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G. The Galaxy A56 5G model comes in four colors: Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, and Awesome Pink.
The Galaxy A36 5G model is available in four shades: Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Lime. The Galaxy A26 5G version also has four colors: Black, White, Mint, and Peach Pink.
The new Galaxy A series equips a display of 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. These screens further support a 120Hz refresh rate, Vision Booster, and up to 1200 nits brightness levels, allowing for a more vibrant and immersive entertainment experience.
The Galaxy A56 5G model has a triple-camera system at the back with a 50MP main camera (f/2.8 aperture, OIS), a 12MP ultrawide-angle macro lens (f/2.2) with autofocus, and a 5MP Macro Camera F2.4. It supports a 12MP selfie sensor on the front.
Galaxy A36 5G features a triple-cam setup on the rear side with a 50MP primary shooter, a 5MP Macro Camera, and an 8MP ultrawide-angle snapper. It supports a 12MP front selfie lens.
Now, let’s talk about Galaxy A26 5G: the phone sports a triple-cam setup on the rear side with a 50MP main camera (f/2.8 aperture, OIS), an 8MP ultrawide-angle macro lens (f/2.2) with autofocus, and a 2MP Macro Camera F2.4. It supports a 13MP selfie sensor on the front.
Galaxy A56 5G equips an Exynos 1580 chip, a mobile processor from Samsung that includes an NPU, CPU, GPU, and camera support. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A36 5G variants install a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip with Qualcomm Kryo CPU speeds up to 2.4 GHz and up to 10% better CPU performance, over 30% improved Qualcomm Adreno GPU. All three models are pre-installed with One UI 7 (Android 15).
Pricing and Availability
The Galaxy A36 5G starts at $399.99 and is available in Awesome Black and Awesome Lavender colors, while the Awesome Lime color will be exclusively available at Best Buy starting March 26. The Galaxy A26 5G starts at $299.99 and will be available in Black starting March 28. The Galaxy A56 5G will be available later this year at a starting price of $499.99.
Galaxy A56 5G vs Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy A26 5G
| Specifications | Galaxy A56 5G | Galaxy A36 5G | Galaxy A26 5G |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+Super AMOLED Display120Hz refresh rateVision Booster | 6.7-inch FHD+Super AMOLED Display120Hz refresh rateVision Booster | 6.7-inch FHD+Super AMOLED Display120Hz refresh rateVision Booster |
| Dimensions & Weight | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4mm, 198g | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4mm, 195g | 164.0 x 77.5 x 7.7mm, 200g |
| Camera | 50MP Main Camera• F1.8, AF, OIS12MP Ultra-Wide Camera• F2.25MP Macro Camera• F2.412MP Front Camera• F2.2 | 50MP Main Camera• F1.8, AF, OIS8MP Ultra-Wide Camera• F2.25MP Macro Camera• F2.412MP Front Camera• F2.2 | 50MP Main Camera• F1.8, AF, OIS8MP Ultra-Wide Camera• F2.22MP Macro Camera• F2.413MP Front Camera• F2.2 |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB + 128GB | 6GB + 128GB | 6GB + 128GB |
| Battery & Charging | 5,000mAh with 45W | 5,000mAh with 45W | 5,000mAh |
| OS | Android 15 with One UI 7.0 | Android 15 with One UI 7.0 | Android 15 with One UI 7.0 |
| Software support | Six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, six years of security updates | Six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, six years of security updates | Six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, six years of security updates |
| Security | Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Suite Management | Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Suite Management | Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Suite Management |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
Samsung started to roll out the January 2026 software update for the Korean models of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 FE smartphones. This flagship device will be the next to grab One UI 8.5 as a major software release.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series January 2026 software update is released in batches with One UI 8 version SKT and a package size of 383 megabytes. Your Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone will get up to 55 fixes with the January 2026 patch.
This update provides that both Android and One UI systems remain secure. It also improves performance by clearing the system-level cache partition during installation.
Users of this phone can download this version with improved system security and better user experience. However, you should know that the software is released in batches and may take some time to reach all of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series users in the market.
You can download the latest software update on your Galaxy S24 series smartphone with the following instructions:
- Open Settings
- From here, now tap on Software update
- Click on Software update
You will be notified with updated information if an upgrade is available.
On the other hand, Samsung is also testing the One UI 8.5 update for dozens of Galaxy models. While the beta program is open to Galaxy S25 users, developers are ensuring that users of other phones don’t have to wait too long by conducting internal testing.
After the Ultra variant, the Standard Galaxy S26 smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The flagship phone has made significant scores on the benchmarking platform and seems ready to enter the real world.
On the other hand, a report from a French publication claims that the Galaxy S26 series will be launched across Europe on March 11, 2026. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed either the date of the Unpacked event or the release date.
In the latest edition, the Standard Samsung Galaxy S26 has reached Geekbench and revealed some of its key specifications. It has seemingly performed well in the single-core and multi-core tests on version 6.5.0, as well as achieved good points.
As per the listing, the device with model number SM-S942U obtained 3,379 points on the single-core test and 11,097 points on the multi-core test. The details reveal that the Galaxy S26 smartphone will equip the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, an overclocked version of the chipset.
The chip includes 12-gigabyte RAM, 3.63 GHz base frequency, six high-performance CPU cores running at a clock speed of 3.63GHz, and two prime cores at 4.74 GHz.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. This latest update is available in Germany, India, South Korea, the UK, and the US, and will be released in more countries soon. The update includes several important fixes and improvements to enhance the overall user experience, as well as carries the January 2026 security patch along with battery life improvements and some additional fixes.
One UI 8.5 Beta 3 can be identified via the PDA build version ending with ZZA3. It’s hitting the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Beta markets.
Last month, Samsung launched the One UI Beta Program for Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra devices in four countries. At the same time, the company released the first Beta software. Two weeks ago, Samsung distributed the second Beta update, which expanded to India and Poland for key fixes and new features.
As Samsung gears up to start the official rollout, the Galaxy S25 series has received a new Beta software. The One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series brings fixes for clock display error on the lock screen and issues related to favorites in the phone app.
Users reported that the Now Briefing does not display after the Beta, which has been resolved. Plus, it improved the screen lagging issue when using Live Effect in the gallery.
In addition, the beta release also includes improvements to battery life. The issue of excessive power consumption when certain apps are running has now been fixed. For Galaxy S25 users waiting for the stable version, Beta 3 will feel like a significant upgrade.
If you’re on the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 build, you should have already received the third Beta. Update your Samsung Galaxy S25 phone’s software by navigating to Settings, followed by Software update, and Download and install.
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