The South Korean Tech Giant is quite popular for its A-series offerings, especially in the offline market. Undoubtedly, its ability to attract consumers with attractive features is insane.
The company recently announced its Galaxy A35 and A55 models, which got quite popular among tech enthusiasts. History is evident that their equivalent previous launches (A34 and A54) were equally popular at the time of launch.
However, the area the A series lacks is the Samsung-fabricated Exynos processor. They are not known for efficiency and result in heat quicker compared to the competition. Another thing is the value-for-money proposition, which doesn’t meet the products. In addition, the bezels they provide with their A series (also FE series) are comparatively bigger than the competition.
Despite this, they sell like hotcakes in various regions. For the year 2025, the tech giant will likely reserve the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56. We don’t expect any major upgrades over the predecessor, so the price factor will be nearly identical. Also, since the A series intends to launch somewhere in March/ April, there is no sufficient information to detail them.
The specifications and hardware are expected to be similar to those of the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. A leaked Geekbench report hints about the Galaxy A56’s chipset. Having said that, this article will discuss the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A series.
A56 & A36: Our Expectations for Samsung’s Mid-Range Duo
Design
Samsung has adopted the rear design of its flagship S series into its A series, and now most of the smartphones resemble this. We don’t expect any significant design improvements for this time, as the rear will reflect three vertical cameras.
There is a possibility that they might give aluminum frames for the Galaxy A56. The buttons and speaker placements will probably remain the same.
Display
Samsung improved the A35’s display by providing an Infinity-O cutout rather than the water drop in the A34. However, there were slight bezels present on the 2024 model as well.
We expect that with the Galaxy A36, the company will reduce the size of the bezel and selfie camera. The physical structure will likely remain the same: 6.6 inch Super AMOLED, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate display on both. Also, there is Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
Performance
Exynos 1380 and 1480 powers the Galaxy A35 and A55, respectively. We expect some upgrades like Exynos 1480 and 1580 to power the upcoming Galaxy A36 and A56, respectively.
The Geekbench listing has also confirmed some of the assumptions. It shows a new Exynos 1580 chip (codenamed S5E8855), which scores 1,046 points in single-core and 3,678 points in multi-core. For now, there is no information available for Galaxy A36.
Battery and Charging
If we look back at the previous generations, they both offered 5000mAh battery. There are some improvements in the battery department to increase the overall battery life irrespective of the battery capacity. However, we don’t know if Samsung will adopt it or not. So, the best possible approach is to use the same 5000mAh battery.
In addition, being a massive capacity battery, the Galaxy A35 did not age well because of the Exynos processor. Let’s hope that the company pays attention to minimizing the heat and improving the battery endurance by optimizing their chipsets.
Regarding charging, we expect the same 25W speeds on both Galaxy A36 and A56. Nonetheless, it’s high time that the company introduces wireless charging standards, especially for the pricier model.
Camera
The area where the tech giant’s A series (especially the A3x and A5x series) stands out is the camera performance they deliver in terms of price. However, the camera advancements didn’t fare well when we look back in history. The Galaxy A55 features 50MP primary with OIS (f1.8), 12MP Ultra-Wide angle (f2.2) and 5MP macro (f2.4). There was no telephoto; we hope the company introduces a 2X telephoto lens with the upcoming Galaxy A56.
Similarly, the Galaxy A35 features 50MP Primary with OIS (f1.8), 8MP Ultra-Wide angle (f2.2) and 5MP macro (f2.4). From what we understand, there is a similarity in cameras between the A35 and A55 models. So, we expect the Galaxy A36 to share similar camera hardware as what we expect from the Galaxy A56.
RAM and Storage Options
The previous generation has the following RAM and Storage setup:
- Galaxy A35: 6/128GB and 8/256GB.
- Galaxy A55: 8/128GB and 12/256GB.
We expect the same storage options limited to 256GB with the upcoming A series model. We think that the company will likely reserve 512GB options for their S series offerings. There can be advancements in RAM from 6GB to 8GB as a base option because of the rising AI demand.
Software and Features
Since the Android 15 rollout has already begun and we know Samsung for its latest software availability, the Galaxy A36 and A56 will likely run on OneUI 7.1 out-of-the-box. The AI integration in smartphones is increasing significantly, and the Galaxy AI will be available to most devices, provided that the processor supports it.
The Android 15-based OneUI 7.1 will likely feature messages via satellite support, sensitive notification adjustments, Bluetooth popup dialog enhancements, temporary app archives, flash intensities, camera controls, and more. As it always goes, the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 will support 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security patches.
Expected Price
The prices of the Galaxy A56 and A36 phones will probably be the same as the old ones. Here are the price predictions:
- Samsung Galaxy A56 is expected to start at €479 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, similar to the Galaxy A55.
- Samsung Galaxy A36 is expected to start at €379 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, similar to the Galaxy A35.
Expected Release Window
- The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 will likely launch in mid-March 2025.
History is evident that the South Korean Tech Giant introduced their Galaxy A3x and A5x series sometime in March. Still, it’s time to launch, and the final decisions may vary. But, it is known that the Galaxy A36 and A56 will probably launch somewhere in March 2025. However, the US will see a month’s delay, and only Galaxy A36 will typically launch there.
That’s it. We hope the information provided above helps you analyze the upcoming Galaxy A series smartphones and help you make your buying decisions. Notably, all the information provided is either based on the predecessor’s comparison or what we expect from them; the final product is in the company’s hands. If you find any missing or wrong data, let us know in the comments section below.
