Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A26, Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A56: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is the choice for higher performance and stronger cameras; the A36 suits buyers who prioritize battery and connectivity, while the A26 is for expandable storage.
The A56 leads performance with an AnTuTu score of 1,257,856, versus 613,492 for the A36 and 579,811 for the A26. It also shares 12 GB of RAM with the A36 and uses UFS 3.1 storage, while the A36 uses UFS 2.2. For cameras, its 1/1.56″ main sensor and 12 MP ultrawide exceed the A36’s 1/1.95″ and 8 MP, and the A26’s 1/2.76″ and 8 MP.
The A36 has the most complete battery setup: 45 W charging, reverse charging, and 41 h per cycle, versus 25 W and 37 h for the A26; the A56 also reaches 45 W and 44 h per cycle. For connectivity, the A36 adds Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, while the A56 and A26 have Bluetooth 5.3. All three share a 6.7″ 120 Hz Super AMOLED display, but only the A26 supports expandable storage.
Samsung Galaxy A26
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the better buy for anyone who needs expandable storage through microSD.
Samsung Galaxy A56
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is the better buy for efficient battery performance and stronger cameras, with 44 h per cycle and a 1/1.56″ main sensor.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A56, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A26, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No · No
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable · Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,280 Mbps · 1,280 Mbps
- Launch price
- 379 €
- against 445 €
Samsung Galaxy A56, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,257,856
- against 579,811 · 613,492
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,353
- against 1,007 · 1,007
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,832
- against 2,758 · 2,917
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 1,332
- against 794 · 912
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Xclipse 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 579,811 | 613,492 | 1,257,856 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,007 | 1,007 | 1,353 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,758 | 2,917 | 3,832 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A720 core at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 794 | 912 | 1,332 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Green | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey | Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 78.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 162.9 mm | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % | 86.5 % | 87.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 269 | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | 41 h | 44 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 2,000 Best value | 2,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,900 nits Best value | 1,900 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Host 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.75 W/kg Best value | 1.07 W/kg | 1.32 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.09 W/kg | 1.24 W/kg | 0.88 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg Best value | 0.53 W/kg | 0.61 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg | 1.05 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps | 5,100 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 379 € Best value | 445 € |
| Model numbers | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S |
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