Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Battery capacity
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Galaxy A56
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A56
AnTuTu benchmark (908,689 pts)
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Screen size
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Galaxy M36
Total weight (197g)
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Galaxy M36
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A56 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,900 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), Virtual Proximity Sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Exynos 1580 | Exynos 1380 | |
| 908,689 | — | |
| 3,899 | — | |
| 1,332 | — | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 25W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 198g | 197g | |
| 7.4mm | 7.7mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| Not officially rated | No official IP rating | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A56
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy M36
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy M36
Highest resolution main camera.