Samsung Galaxy A56 vs A36 | Which Mid-Range Phone Is Best For Me?
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Comparing Samsung's Galaxy A56 5G vs the A36, from the camera tech and gaming chops to the OneUI 7 features. UK phone fans can buy these blowers next month, but should the Samsung A56 or that Samsung Galaxy A36 5G take up residence in your pants? Here's an early look ahead of my review. Grab your own A56 here: https://howl.link/jvc7txgxwv2nz And A36 here: https://howl.link/jiqp0lx3x0d01 Which mid-range smartphone you opt for will likely depend on your budget, more than anything else. The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G costs £499 here in the UK, a big jump over the £399 A36 model. However, for that extra cash you do get a faster Exynos chipset, which is more capable for gaming on the go. You also get some slight upgrades to the camera setup, while the Samsung A56 boasts a few more AI features. Whoop. If you'd rather save some cash, no worries - the Galaxy A36 5G still serves up a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging. Plus, that same water-resistant design (minus the metal frame). So are you more tempted by the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, vs the A34 5G? Let us know below and full review incoming! Samsung Galaxy A56 vs A36 5G Chapters: 0:00 - Blather 0:51 - Design 3:20 - OneUI 7 & AI features 4:35 - Displays 5:26 - Performance 6:39 - Battery 7:03 - Cameras 8:27 - Byyyyyeeeeee
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