Samsung Galaxy A26, A36, A56 Launched With 6 Years of OS Updates, IP67 Rating: Check Price and Specs

As promised, Samsung has introduced three new smartphones to its Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G. This marks a significant milestone as it integrates Awesome Intelligence for the first time, bringing with it AI-powered features.

All the devices run Android 15 with One UI 7 and are confirmed to get six years of Android OS and six years of security updates. Now, let's dive into the details of their specifications, pricing, and when they will be available for purchase.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Specifications and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 2340 X 1080 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It's powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage.

For imaging, there is a 50MP OIS-enabled primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro camera at the rear panel. Upfront, it gets a 13MP selfie camera. Moreover, the device packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. It also features an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. The price of the Galaxy A26 5G starts at USD 299.99 (around Rs 26,000).

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specifications and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G shares the same display, IP rating, and battery as the Galaxy A26 5G. However, it supports 45W charging and comes with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. For optics, there is a 50MP OIS-enabled primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5MP macro camera. It also features a 12MP selfie camera. Moreover, the Galaxy A36 price starts at USD 399.99 (around Rs 35,000).

Samsung Galaxy A56 Specifications and Pricing

The Galaxy A56 also comes with the same display, battery, and triple camera system as the other two models. However, it's powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and offers a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5MP macro unit. Other features include 45W charging, a 12MP selfie camera, and an IP67 rating. In terms of pricing, the Samsung Galaxy A56 comes with a starting price of USD 499.99 (around Rs 43,000).

Moreover, the Galaxy A56 5G is offered in Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink colour variants, while the Galaxy A36 5G comes in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White and Awesome Lime variants. Lastly, the Galaxy A26 5G will be available in Black, White, Mint and Peach Pink colour options. However, the pricing and availability for India have not been announced yet. We will keep you posted with the latest updates.