Samsung is preparing to enhance its mid-range phone collection with the upcoming Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 models. Their support pages, listed under model numbers ‘SM-A566B/DS’ and ‘SM-A366B/DS’, are now active in France.
Launching Soon
This suggests that Samsung will soon introduce these devices in France and potentially in other markets, including the US and India. The ‘DS’ in the model number likely indicates that both phones will support dual-SIM functionality.
Anticipated Features
The support pages don’t provide extensive information, but the devices have surfaced on benchmark and certification sites, revealing important specifications. The Galaxy A56 is expected to feature a striking redesign. CAD renders that have previously surfaced indicate that the phone will sport a vertical pill-shaped rear camera layout, which stands out among recent Samsung phones and those from its rivals. On the front, a flat display is anticipated, which seems to have slightly thinner bezels compared to the Galaxy A55. Additionally, the ‘Key Island’ design can be found on the upper right side of the device.
Performance Boost
A Geekbench listing suggests that the Galaxy A56 will operate on Android 15, with One UI 7 on top. In terms of hardware, it will include the Exynos 1580 chip, which is the successor to the Exynos 1480 used in the Galaxy A55. This new chip is designed on an advanced node, featuring ARMv9 CPU cores and doubled GPU capabilities. Specifically, it is manufactured using Samsung’s third-generation 4nm EUV FinFET technology.
The CPU architecture has transitioned to a three-cluster design, incorporating one prime Cortex-A720 core (2.9GHz), three large A720 cores (2.6GHz), and four A520 cores (1.95GHz). This design represents a significant upgrade over the previous 1480 chip, which was based on ARMv8 cores. While the Galaxy A55 scored around 1150 and 3400 in Geekbench tests, the A56 has achieved scores of 1341 and 3846. Other enhancements include quicker (at least theoretically) 45W charging, an increase from the 25W available in its predecessor.
Galaxy A36 Details
Turning to the Galaxy A36, earlier reports suggest a similar camera module redesign. This model is also rumored to be slightly smaller than the previous version, featuring a 6.64-inch display, a minor decrease from the 6.6-inch screen of its predecessor. According to The Tech Outlook, this phone could leverage either Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, promising better power efficiency compared to the Exynos 1380 found in the earlier model.
In summary, consumers can look forward to a fresh design along with enhanced performance and energy efficiency in the new A series smartphones.
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