When it comes to Samsung‘s mid range lineup, the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 were the latest announcements. While the A56 is obviously the more capable and high-end option, the A36 is what we believe offers the better value. The more affordable Galaxy A36 quietly delivers a lot of the same essentials for a much lower price. So here’s why the Galaxy A36 just makes more sense right now.
1. Matching Batteries & Charging
The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A36 is noticeably more affordable than the Galaxy A56, but you’re not missing out on much. One area where the Galaxy A36 matches the A56 is in the battery department. Both devices are powered by a sizeable 5,000mAh battery. So we can expect comparable battery life from both devices, with the chipsets and optimizations making the real difference.
But considering how the Galaxy A36’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and A56’s Exynos 1580 are similar in terms of efficiency (at least on paper), the overall endurance shouldn’t be too different. Along with this battery, you get a 45W wired fast charging, which is the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
2. Similar Cameras
For its price, Samsung’s Galaxy A56 competes with the likes of the OnePlus 13R. But unlike the 13R, it skips the telephoto shooter with a 50MP (Main) + 12MP (Ultra Wide) + 5MP (Macro) setup on the rear. Meanwhile, the A36 has a similar 50MP (Main) + 8MP (Ultra Wide) + 5MP (Macro) shooters on the back, but there are slight changes. All three sensors are different from the A56, which has an IMX906 primary sensor.
On the other hand, the Galaxy A36 has a Sony IMX882 sensor. Practically speaking, there isn’t a lot of difference between the two. You’re not getting a dedicated camera for zoomed shots on either, so the overall photography experience is basically the same.
3. Pricing and Value
Arriving at the most important part of a mid range phone, let’s talk pricing. The Galaxy A56 starts from 41,999 INR for the 8GB + 256GB starting variant and the Galaxy A36 is currently selling for 30,999 INR for the same memory configuration. In this segment, pricing is key for a device. The Galaxy A56 might be a more rounded phone, but the A36 can offer mostly the same experience for less.
The value here easily leans towards the Galaxy A36. For around 10,000 INR more, you do get an aluminum frame, a more powerful Exynos 1580 SoC, and slightly better main camera. But for those looking for a better deal, skipping on a metallic frame, ignoring hardcore gaming, and a similar camera experience for a more affordable price is definitely the greater value.
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