Samsung’s new mid-range phones bring better performance, AI, and cameras to the masses Samsung’s new Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G have attractive designs, bright AMOLED screens, and long battery life, and deliver flagship experiences at mid-range prices.

Galaxy A56 5G – A Premium Mid-Range Experience

The Galaxy A56 5G is the most powerful of the three phones. It has a large 6. 7-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, so you’ll be able to scroll through content smoothly and enjoy great gaming. It is powered by the Exynos 1580 processor so you’ll be able to handle daily tasks, gaming, and multitasking easily. You can get up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage, so you’ll have plenty of space for apps, photos, and videos.

The main camera is 50MP, there’s a 12MP ultra wide angle lens, and a 5MP macro camera. This phone has some AI photography features that can get you better photos, whether you’re taking a selfie, landscape, or close-up photo. There’s a night mode that can get you better photos in low light, and an object eraser tool so you can easily take out unwanted objects from photos. The front camera is 32MP and takes great selfies that support 4K video recording.

Battery life is also pretty good, with a 5, 000 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, so you can get back up to speed quickly. Samsung promises up to six years of Android updates, so you’ll always have the latest security protections in place. It’s also water and dust-resistant, thanks to its IP67 rating, so you can use it comfortably in various environments.

Galaxy A36 5G – The Balanced Choice

The Galaxy A36 5G is a powerhouse at a mid-range price. It has a 6. 6-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, so you’ll enjoy smooth scrolling and bright images. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor ensures you’ll be able to handle multitasking, gaming, and video streaming with ease. You’ll get up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage, which is expandable via a microSD card.

Samsung has fitted the A36 5G with a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, so you’ll be able to get some wide shots. There’ll be some AI-powered features to improve the quality of the images, and the enhanced portrait mode makes subjects pop out with improved background blur. The 13MP front camera will be able to take good selfies and clear video calls.

5, 000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging IP67 rated dust and water resistant for durability in daily use Latest One UI software provides a clean and easy-to-use experience with long-term software updates to keep your device up-to-date with new features.

Galaxy A26 5G – Affordable and Reliable

The Galaxy A26 5G is the best cheap 5G phone. It has a 6. 5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, so images are crisp and vibrant. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, so it is great for everyday tasks, social media, and entertainment. It has up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, so there is plenty of room for most people.

Back cameras include a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s also AI-powered photography features to help you take better photos, even in low light. The 8MP selfie camera takes decent selfies and supports video calls.

With a 5, 000 mAh battery the A26 5G should last a day and it supports 25W fast charging so you can always top it up. There’s no official IP rating but the phone still has a rugged design and it runs on Samsung’s latest One UI software so it should be smooth and easy to use.

Pricing and Availability in India

Samsung’s new Galaxy A series phones offer flagship features at mid-range prices Galaxy A56 5G: Top performance (starts at 41, 999) Galaxy A36 5G: Balanced experience (starts at 32, 999) Galaxy A26 5G: Budget options (starts at 26, 240) AI-powered cameras, bright AMOLED displays, and long-lasting batteries meet different user needs Long-term software support and durable designs improve Samsung’s mid-range lineup