The next version of Samsung's Galaxy A series smartphones has hit the market with the introduction of the Galaxy A06, Galaxy A16 5G, and Galaxy A16 4G. In the next few months, Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A56. Although we have already seen the design of the Galaxy A36, a recent leak has given us an early glimpse of the Galaxy A56, which is positioned in the upper mid-range category.
Design Changes
The initial look at the Galaxy A56's design comes from images based on CAD renders, showing that it will present a different appearance compared to its forerunner, the Galaxy A55, particularly in the arrangement of the rear cameras. The Galaxy A56 will sport a flat display featuring a centered punch hole for the front camera. It will also have a flat frame but with a raised section on the right side where the power and volume buttons are located. Unlike the Galaxy A55, which had separate camera islands, the A56 will feature a single pill-shaped camera island that accommodates three cameras.
Camera Features
According to the renders, the camera island extends quite a bit and is made of black glass. This contrasts with the camera island on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is currently available on Amazon for $1,320 and matches the phone's color. The Galaxy A56 is also expected to have a flat back, based on the images.
Anticipated Release and Specs
The Galaxy A56 is anticipated to launch around March 2026, following the announcements of the Galaxy A54 and A55 in March 2023 and March 2024, respectively. Upon its release, it is projected to support 45W fast charging, marking a first for the Galaxy A series. Reports suggest that it will be powered by an Exynos 1580 processor.
Additional features expected to return include an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Furthermore, improved software support is anticipated, as the Galaxy A16 is set to receive six years of Android OS upgrades and security updates, a significant upgrade from the four years provided for the Galaxy A15.
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