Samsung Newsroom explored the Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G, highlighting four key elements that set them apart.

1. Stylish — A Sleek and Compact Design

The Iconic Galaxy A Series Look, Now More Refined

The Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G take the signature design of the Galaxy A series to the next level, blending modern sophistication with a sleek aesthetic. The first thing that catches the eye is their slim, flat frame.

The Galaxy A56 5G features a polished metal frame, available in a range of stylish colors. The A56 5G’s colorways stand out with their milky matte finish, while the A36 5G’s color options captivate with their holographic effects.

▲ The Galaxy A56 5G will be available in Awesome Pink, Awesome Olive, Awesome Lightgray and Awesome Graphite, while the Galaxy A36 5G will come in Awesome Lime, Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender and Awesome White.

Their minimalist yet elegant rear design features a clean, vertically aligned three-lens camera layout with black camera rings that further enhance the refined aesthetic.

▲ (From left to right) The rear of the Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G with their linear three-lens camera layout and black camera rings

A Slimmer and Lighter Body

Both the Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G feature a 6.7-inch screen, 0.1 inch larger than that of their predecessors. The FHD+ Super AMOLED display delivers a peak brightness of 1,200 nits — 200 nits brighter than before — ensuring an even more immersive and vivid viewing experience.

Trimmed down by 0.8mm compared to their predecessors, both models also sport a slimmer profile at just 7.4mm thick, offering a firm yet comfortable grip when held. The flat key island design on the sides complement the streamlined aesthetic, adding to the devices’ refined look.

Thanks to their slimmer design, both devices are also lighter than the previous models, despite having larger displays. The Galaxy A56 5G weighs 198g — 15g lighter than its predecessor, while the Galaxy A36 5G shed 14g to come in at 195g.

▲ The slim 7.4mm profile combined with the flat frame and key island design offers a firm, comfortable grip when held.

2. Versatile and Intelligent — Fueled by Awesome Intelligence

Searching Made Simple With Circle to Search

Circle to Search makes finding information effortless. All users need to do is long press the home button , then draw a circle around anything interesting they see on their screen and watch in awe as Google provides relevant search results in an instant.

▲ Circle to Search makes image searching a breeze.

And it’s not just for images! Circle to Search now recognizes music as well — for example, the background music playing in a video. When watching something on YouTube, simply long press the home button. Then tap the music button to instantly find the name of the song featured in the video and the artist who sings it. That same song can be identified even when sung or hummed by a person, instead of being played from the video’s original audio.

▲ Circle to Search can also recognize and identify music in an instant.

3. Picture-Perfect — Smarter Camera Features and Photo-Editing Tools

Nightography and Object Eraser — Flawless Selfies Even at Night

Imagine taking in the atmosphere during a nighttime walk and snapping a selfie, only to be disappointed by the noise in the final image. Or perhaps a scenario where a countless number of selfies had to be taken before realizing none of them quite achieved the right look. With the enhanced Nightography feature on the Galaxy A56 5G, those frustrations are a thing of the past. Clear, vibrant selfies can be captured even at night with a 12MP front camera optimized to reduce noise and deliver smoother results.

Unwanted objects in the background can take away from the perfect selfie as well. Simply trace around those objects to remove them, and Object Eraser will seamlessly fill in the space where they originally were to blend naturally with the background, resulting in a clean, crisp photo.

▲ Clear, vibrant selfies can be taken even at night with Nightography.

Custom Camera Filters for Standout Selfies

Some portrait photos on social media just have that one vibe, an unmistakable look hard to find anywhere else. Instead of scrolling past those images, why not save them? With the Filters feature, users can easily create their own custom camera filters using saved images. Achieving the perfect selfie with the desired aesthetic has never been easier.

▲ The Filters feature provides users with custom camera filters.

Best Face — Perfect Group Photos Everyone Will Love

Group selfies don’t always go as planned — someone could be blinking or have an awkward expression on their face. But with the Best Face feature, those slip-ups are an easy fix. Best Face analyzes the multiple frames of pictures taken using Motion Photo to recommend the best ones. All that is left for Galaxy A56 5G users to do afterwards is simply browse through the suggested frames and select a flawless group selfie where everyone looks their best.

▲ The Best Face feature makes sure users look their very best in photos.

4. Powerful and Secure — Enhanced Privacy Safeguards

The Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G are the first in the Galaxy A series to feature One UI 7, offering more robust security than ever before. One key highlight is the hardware-backed Knox Vault, which combines a secure processor with secure memory to isolate users’ most sensitive data — like personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords — from the rest of their device and ensure that no one else can physically or remotely access them. The new smartphones also come equipped with a range of extensive security innovations, including an enhanced Auto Blocker — Galaxy’s opt-in package of security measures that prevents unauthorized app installations and other security threats — and the new Theft Protection feature, which ensures personal data is protected even when devices are lost or stolen.

Samsung also promises six years of security updates along with up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades for the Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G, ensuring a secure and reliable mobile experience for years to come.

The Galaxy A series is back with cutting-edge innovations. With the Awesome Intelligence-integrated Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G, Samsung looks forward to seeing even more people enjoy an Awesome lifestyle.

Make Every Note Count

Taking notes can be a daunting task. Speakers often talk too quickly for those listening to capture everything being said with a pen or keyboard. What’s more, conversations may jump back and forth between topics, making it difficult to keep notes organized. Multitasking by taking notes and engaging in dialogue at the same time can also be challenging. This is where Galaxy AI’s Note Assist steps in. Designed to alleviate these concerns, Note Assist acts as a personal secretary, jotting everything down for you so you can be present in the moment.

▲ Note Assist

Open a new document in Samsung Notes and initiate a voice recording. After capturing the audio you need, simply stop recording and hit the Galaxy AI button to generate a full transcript of everything you just heard. For a more condensed version, a summary can also be generated for easy sharing and organization.

Instant, Effortless Translation

Galaxy AI incorporates a suite of tools designed to break down language barriers, from phone call translation to live interpretation. This open approach to communication has now been expanded to PDF documents. The PDF Overlay Translation feature makes foreign language documents easily understandable without the need to copy and paste chunks of text into a translation website.

▲ PDF Overlay Translation

From the My Files app, simply open a foreign language PDF file with Samsung Notes and hit the Galaxy AI button to access the translation option. Galaxy AI will automatically detect the language and overlay the translated text on top of the original. Similar to Note Assist’s transcriptions, there is also an option to generate a summary of the text, allowing you to focus on the main points.

Bring Your Creative Vision to Life

Galaxy AI was crafted to unleash the inner artist in everyone. For those moments when a spark of inspiration strikes but visualization proves challenging, Galaxy AI is there to perfectly capture your vision. Whether it’s enhancing a sketch or personalizing a photo with a custom design, anyone — not just professional artists — can create a masterpiece.

▲ Sketch to Image

The next time an image you see online ignites a new idea, simply take out the S Pen and open Sketch to Image. First, create a freehand sketch or draw over an existing image. Then select your desired art style to bring the sketch to life. Options include watercolor, illustration, sketch, pop art and 3D cartoon. Once you’re happy with your choice, press “Generate” and Galaxy AI will transform the sketch into a vivid gem.

Search Smarter With a Simple Gesture

Circle to Search with Google has revolutionized the way we find information, enabling users to simply gesture at what they see to initiate a search. This visual-based search tool makes information searching intuitive and effortless, transforming your device’s screen into a gateway to quick but accurate answers. Shopping, researching during travel and simply discovering new inspiration have never been easier. But this is just the beginning. Circle to Search can even serve as a study companion and help you solve math problems.

▲ Circle to Search

Simply open the camera, point it at a math problem and active Circle to Search by holding down the Home button. Then, tap or draw a circle around the problem and a pop-up will provide the solution along with a step-by-step guide so you can learn how to solve it on your own. Circle to Search is an invaluable tool not only for students, but also for parents who assist their children with homework.

Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of Circle to Search with Google for select Galaxy A series,¹ furthering the democratization of mobile AI to even more devices in the Galaxy ecosystem. This enhancement underscores Samsung and Google’s continuous dedication to providing the best of mobile technology to as many users as possible. Following Circle to Search’s availability on the selected Galaxy A series, the innovative search experience will also come to Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+, where large displays and Galaxy S Pen bring a new dimension to discovery.

Circle to Search has quickly become a fan favorite since launching on the Galaxy S24 series, offering a transformative experience of discovery that goes beyond traditional search methods. As it expanded to more Galaxy devices, including the latest Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6, Circle to Search has continuously evolved to enhance its usability and intuitiveness, including adding full-page translation, homework help, and QR and barcode scanning capabilities. Now, with Circle to Search on the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series we’re bringing the ability to ask more complex questions about what you see to even more of Samsung’s product lineup.

“These updates unlock new possibilities for the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series and reinforce our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology for more Galaxy users,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are dedicated to bringing best-in-class AI technology to a broader audience, empowering users with the option to work more efficiently, create more freely and enjoy richer, more personalized interactions with their devices.”

Circle to Search is a new way to search anything using a simple gesture — without switching apps. When Circle to Search is enabled, users can simply circle, highlight or tap anywhere on the screen to select the text, image or video they want to search.² This feature — the result of a deep collaboration with Google — embodies the company’s long-standing commitment to openness and collaboration. With AI-powered results offering rich information and context, Circle to Search elevates the search experience to a new level of ease and excitement.

For more information about the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/

¹ To be rolled out beginning this month for the following models: Galaxy A55, A54, A35 and A34. Availability of Circle to Search updates may vary by device model and market.
² Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.