Samsung showed off the Galaxy A26, A36 and A56 at MWC, and we got to check them out.
Read the CNET.com article for more info:
I Got a Look at Samsung’s New Affordable Galaxy A Phones at MWC
0:00 Intro
0:21 Galaxy A26 Design
1:08 A26 AI Features
1:30 A26 Camera Specs
1:40 A26 Specs
1:53 Galaxy A36 Design
2:30 A36 AI Features
2:47 A36 Camera Specs
3:05 A36 Specs
3:23 Galaxy A56 Design
3:32 A56 Camera Specs
3:50 A56 Specs
3:58 A56 Feature Best Face
4:22 Final Thoughts
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@tomanderson2006
March 4, 2025 at 1:02 pm
nothing reigns supreme
@CNET
March 4, 2025 at 1:10 pm
Read the CNET.com article for more info: I Got a Look at Samsung’s New Affordable Galaxy A Phones at MWC
@sn5953
March 4, 2025 at 1:21 pm
I think you didn’t mention how much inbuilt storage comes on the A56 and whether or not it comes with expandable storage.
@Aragorn7884
March 4, 2025 at 1:19 pm
I want an A24 phone 😏
@doctormadness6924
March 4, 2025 at 1:24 pm
So disappointing that they removed the SD card from the A36 and A56. 💔
@stephen_sezs
March 4, 2025 at 2:10 pm
How will the 0.5% of affected users cope?!
@kawaiidere1023
March 4, 2025 at 3:06 pm
@@stephen_sezs You don’t use a microSD when available? They’re super cheap and convenient, you really should use one
@chemjam92
March 4, 2025 at 3:45 pm
There are still us dedicated micro SD and headphone jack users.
@Cheeseiscool7
March 4, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Same bro
@napsterking
March 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm
To be honest, I never used the micro SD card slot except for as a card reader to transfer files for another device because at that time I didn’t have a dedicated card reader. The A26 still has it though, but it’s basically an A54 or A35.
@5150crazyfun
March 4, 2025 at 1:46 pm
The a36 is the best deal out of all the phones. It looks premium but it still has an affordable price. On prepaid carriers I bet all of these will be much cheaper and sell really well.
@NicholasPost-wg9tz
March 4, 2025 at 2:12 pm
Apple set the bar and Samsung filled in the lower gaps. Kinda makes me laugh with the knock off XS camera design, like Android users, if you want an iPhone just get an iPhone.
Other than that, overall these phones are definitely something you can recommend to “never-apple” users or someone who just wants a simple touch screen phone in 2025. Nice that AI in these phones is what’s becoming standard like she said and it’s nice to see across the board companies are sticking into their big phone eras. I eventually want a bigger screen but I’m just not ready yet.
@DannerBanks
March 4, 2025 at 2:15 pm
1:51 small correction – 2 TB of expandable STORAGE. RAM = Memory.
@nriik4081
March 4, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Nothing’s brand new 3a/ 3a Pro phones sounds like a better option, also Samsung’s names for these phones, A26 A36 A56, confuse me…
@Jayden-lr2mm
March 4, 2025 at 2:43 pm
Now these are worth it than the 16E models
@Benveniste1822
March 4, 2025 at 2:55 pm
What’s really good about 16E is that it has an A18 chipset much better than any of those shown in the video! But I still think it is better to look around for a Pixel 8A of 9A or discounted Galaxy S23/24 series or even iPhone 15 or 15 Pro refurbished instead.
@BruceLeeRoy26
March 4, 2025 at 4:38 pm
No they’re not lol I wouldn’t use an A series phone past a year. You can use an 16E for about 4-5 years easily.
@napsterking
March 4, 2025 at 5:34 pm
@@BruceLeeRoy26Why get a 16e when a 15 is much better and around the same price.
@BruceLeeRoy26
March 4, 2025 at 6:04 pm
@ isn’t that the same for every budget phone? Why don’t you just get the previous generation of blank instead of (insert budget phone here)?
@katinasoutherland7693
March 4, 2025 at 7:20 pm
These will be lagging and stuttering in a year from now. 😂😂😂
@osamaFXX
March 4, 2025 at 2:56 pm
They should bring back the upper midrange A7x.
@RYOTT22
March 4, 2025 at 4:05 pm
Samsung should just rename their phone arm to SAMPLE as it’s clear they are the Android version of Apple
@ego_ista
March 4, 2025 at 4:25 pm
Now it just looks like a Xperia
@thismanagain
March 4, 2025 at 7:25 pm
Man those were good phones! 😍
@stevanb.2590
March 4, 2025 at 4:26 pm
This looks like One UI 7 on these phones. While last years S24 (not to talk about that I guess prehistoric S23/22…) still don’t have it. And there is no exact date when it will be available. Kinda all you have to know about Samsung…
@summernightlavvy9771
March 4, 2025 at 4:52 pm
God forbid they optimize the new software for the older hardware. If they make a big change like with oneui7 it will take teams months to repackage it to the previous gen. OneUI7 on the A series is a stripped back version of it- its literally called OneUi core. Companies are only able to mass drop software if it’s light enough to not cause any hiccups, but when they do that the fanbase complains there weren’t enough changes. They can’t do anything right in the eyes of the fans. As 24Ultra user oneui 6 is stable and powerful (why any reviewer worth their spit gave it phone of the year) I don’t want them to rush oneui7 and have me lose performance.
@stevanb.2590
March 4, 2025 at 5:32 pm
@ as S24 user you aren’t interested in getting latest and greatest ? Since One UI 7 was supposed to come out last year. You know all that talk – better animations, camera performance, new look… that’s pretty strange… PS with that camera performance and display issues (8 bit, grain) wasn’t even near “phone of the year” to be honest
@sawyerleemoore
March 4, 2025 at 7:14 pm
April 18th is the confirmed date from Samsung for the S24 series. Ugh 6 more weeks.
@summernightlavvy9771
March 4, 2025 at 7:18 pm
@stevanb.2590 no shot you misunderstood that- if I wanted the latest and greatest I’d be a yearly upgrader. I want consistent high performance, I don’t want broken software, give me the proper update when it’s done. Also I’m not the one that gave it phone of the year big dog literally the vast majority of major reviewers did, only one who didn’t is whosetheboss and he gave it to a brand not even available in half the world, and even if it was all the hate samsung gets for being arguably the most consistent major player in the mobile space is baffling
@Mrkipapadjenja
March 4, 2025 at 7:52 pm
No point in explaining Samsung fans what real software support means. “I’d rather wait” mentality
@joaoalves7760
March 4, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Well they are all disappointing and not even interesting looks like just landfill garbage
For that prices I prefere nothing 3a and 3a pro or 2a or 2 or even the cmf
@usmanabdulkadir3334
March 4, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Awesome hands on content keep it up as always dear
@summernightlavvy9771
March 4, 2025 at 4:54 pm
Its crazy reading the negative feedback. Samsung literally has the most stable android UI especially in the -500 category. They support their devices for longer than any other budget brand are tied for longest support on flagships. The device are more modern- which is what fans wanted, theyre still the samsung design language and are providing a long lasting midrange experience. People are gonna hate for no reason ig
@Mrkipapadjenja
March 4, 2025 at 7:50 pm
Iphone XR from 2018. has latest iOS (and will probably get iOS 19) while S24 from last year still doesn’t have One UI 7. Plus it’s known how Samsung cripples older devices with software updates. Stop defending multibillion dollar company.
@worldshaking0502
March 4, 2025 at 5:14 pm
Looks boring. Nothing 3(a) looks more interesting.
@KarimShereen
March 4, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Forget to mention that the A56 is the only phone of the 3 to get metal frame, which feels way more premium.
@madisonsinclair5123
March 4, 2025 at 6:11 pm
Completely destroys the 16 E. Completely. Apple is such a joke with that phone.
@DK-ue5ks
March 4, 2025 at 6:15 pm
The iPhone X is back. YES!!
@MohdFirdaus-lk2dm
March 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm
And Galaxy A36
@nuyou21
March 4, 2025 at 7:09 pm
Apple: Hey Samsung, 2017 wants your shameful iClone X’s back, as you remember what happened the last time you ripped off all of our products. 💰😂
@mastvideos6298
March 4, 2025 at 7:39 pm
All over priced for asian market