Samsung's new Galaxy A56, A36 5G phones come to Singapore (updated)
The Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 5G phones come with Awesome Intelligence, an exclusive mobile AI for the Galaxy A series. #samsung #galaxyphones #ai
This article was first published on 3 March 2025.
17 March 2025 update: Singapore retail prices are now in. We've updated it below.
For the first time, Samsung is bringing AI features to the Galaxy A series. Photo: Samsung
Samsung has introduced Awesome Intelligence, a mobile AI suite exclusively on the latest Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 5G phones. Powered by Samsung's One UI 7, Awesome Intelligence (aka AI, smart move Samsung) includes popular features such as Google's Circle to Search, Object Eraser and Filters.
Circle to Search, which was recently updated, can recognise phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs for users to take action with one tap. Additionally, users can search the songs they hear without switching apps. Meanwhile, Filters allow users to create custom filters by extracting colours and styles from existing photos to create a unique and personalised effect based on their mood and taste.
The software longevity of the latest Galaxy A series phones is extended through Samsung's commitment for up to 6 generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades alongside six years of security updates.
On the hardware front, all three Galaxy A series phones have a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, Samsung Knox, and IP67 water and dust resistance.
The Galaxy A56 and A36 5G support 45W charging speed and Super Fast Charge 2.0 technology. The Galaxy A56 5G is powered by the Exynos 1580 chip while the Galaxy A36 5G runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 platform.
Local Availability and Pricing
17 March 2025 update: Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are available for purchase from 28 March 2025 onwards. The recommended retail prices are below:
Model | Colours | RAM+Storage (GB) | Singapore RRP | Where to buy |
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G | Awesome Light Grey Awesome Graphite Awesome Olive Awesome Pink | 12GB RAM 256GB storage | S$658 |
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Awesome Lavender Awesome Black Awesome White Awesome Lime | 8GB RAM 256GB storage | S$508 | |
*Note: Galaxy A36 5G is not available via StarHub. |
Before 27 March 2025, you can visit the Samsung Online Store to get Samsung Registration+. This paid e-voucher costs S$10 and allows buyers to reduce their Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 sticker price by S$40. It applies to the following platforms: Samsung Shop App, Samsung Online Store, and Samsung Official Stores on Lazada and Shopee.
Find the link to the Samsung Registration+ e-voucher here for Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 here.
From 28 March to 25 April 2025, customers who buy Galaxy A56 or Galaxy A36 can get a complimentary 25W Power Adapter (worth S$38). While stocks last, does not include a cable.
In the same 28 March to 25 April period, Samsung offers a Multi Buy Offer Bundle Promo valid at Samsung Online Store and Samsung Experience Stores.
When purchasing either a Galaxy A56 or Galaxy A36, buyers can also:
- Get 30% off Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Buds3 Pro / Buds3 / BudsFE, and Galaxy Fit3
- Get 20% off Galaxy Tab A9+
This promotion is also while stocks lasts, T&Cs apply.
Source: Samsung
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