Samsung offers AI for Everyone with the announcement of the new addition to the Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G.
For the first time, The Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence. This include AI-powered features to reimagine creativity. It also brings enhanced durability and longevity, robust security, and privacy protections.
“The new Galaxy A series marks an important step in our mission of AI for all, by opening Galaxy’s incredible mobile AI experiences to even more people around the world. With these awesome new features and capabilities, we are excited to unlock limitless creativity on the Galaxy A series while ensuring a safe, reliable and fun mobile experience.”
TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics
Awesome Intelligence for Advanced Search and Creativity
Awesome Intelligence is a comprehensive mobile AI exclusively available on Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G. It offers powerful, fun, and easy-to-use tools powered by One UI 7.0 for Galaxy A series users.
Google’s Circle to Search, a popular feature on Galaxy A series devices, has been enhanced to make searching and discovering easier. The latest updates also allow users to quickly recognize phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs on the screen. This allows them to take action with a single tap. Circle to Search now also allow users to instantly search songs they hear without switching apps. It can identify song names and artists.
The Galaxy A series also offers a powerful triple-camera system with a 50MP main lens. The A56 5G features a 12MP ultra-wide lens, while the series also empowers creativity through intelligent visual editing, enhancing the overall user experience.
Exclusively available on the A56 5G is Best Face. It’s a feature that allow users to capture perfect group shots by selecting the best expressions or features for up to five people from a motion photo. Additionally, the device has enhanced Nightography with Low Noise Mode for the 12MP selfie camera and additional wide camera support for stunning low-light content.
The new Galaxy A series also feature a fine-refined Object Eraser that removes distractions from photos. Additionally, users are also able to create custom filters by extracting colors and styles from existing photos. This enhances their creativity and bring a new level of creativity to every shot.
Built To Last with Upgraded Displays and Software Longevity
The Galaxy A series now offers up to six generations of Android OS and One UI security updates. These updates add additional support toward optimizing the device’s lifecycle. It ensure users can enjoy a smooth and reliable experience for years to come.
Featuring a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, the new devices provides high-quality, immersive viewing experience. It’s paired with stereo speakers that provide rich, balanced sound. This further enhances the overall experience.
Sporting a 5,000mAh battery, the devices are designed to support daily routines. They offer 45W charging power and Super Fast Charge 2.0 technology for extended use. Both models also feature Exynos 1580 chipset and Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, ensuring enhanced performance. A larger vapor chamber also ensures smooth gameplay, video playback, and multitasking.
Beyond performance the new Galaxy A series offers outstanding durability. Both devices boasts an IP67 dust and water resistance, as well as Corning® Glass cover material for durability against scratches and cracks.
Expanded Protections for Security and Privacy Assured
Thanks to One UI 7.0 now on the Galaxy A series, Samsung further supports enhanced security and privacy. Samsung Knox Vault offers enhanced device safety, transparency, and user choice, ensuring sensitive data protection. One UI 7.0 features also include Auto Blocker, Theft Detection, and More Security Settings.
Local Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G will be available in Awesome Light Gray, Awesome Graphite, and Awesome Pink. Its 8GB+256GB variant is priced at PHP 25,990, while the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at PHP 23,990.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G will be available in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, and Awesome White. Its 8GB+256GB variant is priced at PHP 21,990, while the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at PHP 19,990.
Both devices will be available for purchase here in the Philippines starting March 17, 2025 at Samsung Experience Stores and partner retailers nationwide. They’ll also be available in the Samsung Online Store by March 24, 2025.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G Specifications
| Galaxy A56 5G | Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1×2.91 GHz 3×2.6 GHz 4×1.95 GHz | Octa-core 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Xclipse 540 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 128 GB/256 GB |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Up to 120Hz refresh rate Vision Booster | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Up to 120Hz refresh rate Vision Booster |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Main Camera, f/1.8, AF, OIS HDR 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera, f/2.2 5MP Macro Camera, f/2.4 | 50MP Main Camera, F1.8, AF, OIS HDR 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, f/2.2 5MP Macro Camera, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera, f/2.2, HDR, Low Noise | 12MP Front Camera, f/2.2 |
| OS | Android 15 One UI 7.0 | Android 15 One UI 7.0 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Other Features | Fingerprint (under display, optical) Samsung Knox IP67 | Fingerprint (under display, optical) Samsung Knox IP67 |
| Colors | Awesome Light Gray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Pink | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White |
| Price | 8GB+256GB = PHP 25,990 8GB+128GB = PHP 23,990 | 8GB+256GB = PHP 21,990 8GB+128GB = PHP 19,990 |
