Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 640000 | 780000 |
| Weight | 195 g | 198 g |
Between the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, the Galaxy A36 comes out ahead in weight, while the Galaxy A56 wins on antutu. Overall, the Galaxy A36 scores 63 and the Galaxy A56 scores 63.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63 vs 63.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy A36 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 3.00 g less. 195 vs 198.
Pick the Galaxy A56 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are antutu. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 21.88% more. 780000 vs 640000.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, ram, main camera, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy A36 or Samsung - Galaxy A56?
Samsung - Galaxy A56 leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy A36 if…
Samsung - Galaxy A36 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy A56 if…
Samsung - Galaxy A56 has the measurable edge on antutu score.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A36 wins
- ▲Weight — 3.00 g less. 195 vs 198.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A56 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 21.88% more. 780000 vs 640000.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 glead | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 1900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 640000 | 780000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 8.4 GHz | 9.6 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Samsung - Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 years | 6 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A36 or Galaxy A56?+
Galaxy A56 has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A36 or Galaxy A56?+
Galaxy A36 is 3g lighter — 195g vs 198g.
Is Galaxy A36 waterproof?+
Galaxy A36 has an IP67 rating.
Does Galaxy A56 support 5G?+
Yes, Galaxy A56 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A36 or Galaxy A56?+
Galaxy A56 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.