Samsung has launched three new devices in their entry-level A-Series line. The three Galaxy A-Series devices are 5G-enabled, run OneUI 7 out of the box, and come with an AI suite developed exclusively for the line-up as the Korean electronics giant promises ‘AI for Everyone’.
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G and A26 5G were made available worldwide today 19th March.
Added AI Exclusive to A-Series
Awesome Intelligence is the AI suite available exclusively Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G. Samsung’s goal for Awesome Intelligence is to offer a more user-friendly and approachable AI suite while maintaining the versatility and visual enhancement of their overall artificial intelligence package.
Google’s enhanced Circle to Search is here on the three A-Series devices. The latest upgrade allows Circle to Search to quickly recognise phone numbers, email addresses and URLs on the screen so users can take action with a single tap.
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Users can also instantly search the songs they hear without switching apps thanks to the latest Circle to Search update. Just long press the navigation bar to activate Circle to Search, then tap the music button to effortlessly identify the song name and artist. And it works for songs you hear on social media from your own phone as well as songs playing externally.
Image-Centric
Samsung Galaxy A-Series is based around a powerful triple-camera system featuring a 50MP main lens on all devices. Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G users can also take advantage of 10-bit HDR front lens recording for bright and crisp selfies. Galaxy A56 5G features also features a 12MP ultra-wide lens to capture wide vistas or crowds of friends.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G features Best Face, which simplifies capturing the ideal group shot by selecting and merging the best expressions or features for up to five people from a motion photo. If someone blinked or looked away, Best Face ensures everyone appears their best in one seamless shot. Additionally, the Galaxy A56 5G introduces enhancements to Nightography, with Low Noise Mode now available on the 12MP selfie camera.
Premium Editing for Less
Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G all feature an advanced Object Eraser, allowing users to remove unwanted distractions from photos. Whether it’s a passerby or a distracting shadow, users can manually or automatically select objects to erase, with just a few taps.
The imaging suite also allows custom filter creation by extracting colours and styles from existing photos for users to apply for a unique and personalised effect based on mood and taste. Samsung A-Series features an unexpectedly rich editing feature set for the price.
| Galaxy A56 5G | Galaxy A36 5G | Galaxy A26 5G | |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ | ||
| Super AMOLED Display | |||
| Up to 120Hz refresh rate with Vision 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 |
| *Weight may vary slightly by region | |||
| Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide CameraF2.250MP Main CameraF1.8, AF, OIS5MP Macro CameraF2.412MP Front CameraF2.2 | 8MP Ultra-Wide CameraF2.250MP Main CameraF1.8, AF, OIS5MP Macro CameraF2.412MP Front CameraF2.2 | 8MP Ultra-Wide CameraF2.250MP Main CameraF1.8, AF, OIS2MP Macro CameraF2.413MP Front CameraF2.2 |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB + 256GB | 8GB + 256GB | 8GB + 256GB |
| *Storage options and availability may vary by carrier | |||
| Battery | 5,000mAh (typical) | ||
| *Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions | |||
| OS | Android 15 | ||
| One UI 7 | |||
| Security | Samsung Knox | ||
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | ||
Pricing and Availability
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G and A26 5G will be available from 19th March with the major Irish operators, in all good retailers and from Samsung Ireland.
Customers who purchase a Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or a A36 5G from Samsung.com and participating retailers can also claim a Premium Pack worth €161.80 which includes a Galaxy Fit3, a 45W superfast charger and a complementary Silicone case.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G RRP:
- 8GB Memory + 256GB Storage, €559
- 8GB Memory + 128GB Storage, €509 (Enterprise Edition)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G RRP:
- 8GB Memory + 256GB Storage, €459
- 6GB + 128GB Storage, (Enterprise Edition) €409
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G RRP:
- 8GB Memory + 256GB Storage, €369
