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General

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Series

Galaxy A3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy A3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A366BZKGEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK support page and EU manual identify SM-A366B/DS.

SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A566BZACEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK support page and EU manual identify SM-A566B/DS.

GTIN / EAN

880609598407011Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/be_fr/actievoorwaarden/BEFR_12585_Terms_and_condition_A36_met_Fit3.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Belgian promotion table explicitly matches Galaxy A36 5G 256 GB Awesome Black, SM-A366BZKGEUB and EAN 8806095984070. This is the retained UK/EU 8 GB/256 GB SKU. Separate promotional package EAN 5413729249561 and Fit3 accessory code are excluded. Only the verified Black identifier is stored.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 March 20253Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK release is dated March 1, 2025. Global announcement may carry March 2 time-zone date.

1 March 20253Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK release is dated March 1, 2025. Global announcement may carry March 2 time-zone date.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public display/case prose expressly previous Galaxy A35, with linked predecessor named Galaxy A35 5G. Target exists in the catalog. Same A3x lineage, not A56 peer.27Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a36_vs_samsung_galaxy_a35_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-67279.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the Galaxy A36 the successor of the Galaxy A35 and the A35 the predecessor of the A36.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy A56 5G follows last year's Galaxy A55 5G.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G12Retailer pagesimyo.nl/en/blog/samsung-galaxy-a36-vs-samsung-galaxy-a37Read 7 October 2026Simyo article dated March 26, 2026 explicitly calls Galaxy A37 5G the successor to Galaxy A36 5G. Maker introduction was checked first. Target already exists in the catalog. No new product record is created.

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a57-review-2950.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Galaxy A57 with last year's model and names the Galaxy A56 for the display and battery specs.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A366BZKGEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. Different regional processors, capacities or bundles are not represented.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A566BZACEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. Different regional processors, capacities or bundles are not represented.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

6years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Launch article promises up to six years of security updates. Six OS upgrades is a generation count. Enterprise seven-year policies are excluded.

6years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Launch article promises up to six years of security updates. Six OS upgrades is a generation count. Enterprise seven-year policies are excluded.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

31 March 20311Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

31 March 20321Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Current standard UK SM-A566BZACEUB feed publishes March 31, 2032. Launch promised six security years. Both claims are retained without inferring an extension or Enterprise policy.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

162.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

162.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

78.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

77.5mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Thickness

7.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

7.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

195g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

198g(7 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Frame

Plastic8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact phone case section.

Aluminium8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Launch footnote 9 explicitly names Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and rear.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Launch footnote 9 explicitly names Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and rear.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Glass3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP673Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

IP673Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

1m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance time

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SIM table: SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM or dual eSIM.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact SIM table: SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM or dual eSIM.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public specifications expressly publish 19.5:9 for the 6.7-inch display. PhoneArena independently states the same ratio. No calculation from resolution is used.

19.5:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published model display aspect ratio. Same 2340 x 1080 panel geometry is confirmed on the exact UK 8 GB/256 GB reference.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Super AMOLED is OLED. LTPO is not inferred.

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Super AMOLED is OLED. LTPO is not inferred.

Display type (as published)

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public A36 display prose expressly describes automatic adjustment between 60 and 120 Hz. This is the lower published adaptive mode, not LTPO or PWM. Model capability is kept separate from numerical brightness or flicker results measured on the 6 GB sample.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,200nits5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Footnote 7 says 1200 nits at HBM. Headline peak wording does not become an HDR peak.

1,200nits5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Footnote 7 says 1200 nits at HBM. Headline peak wording does not become an HDR peak.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public A36 specification table expressly lists HDR: HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+. This is local hardware and codec playback support. App certification is separate. Android Authority reports Netflix does not officially provide HDR on its US sample. That does not negate local or YouTube HDR decoding. No Dolby Vision or 10-bit native-panel claim is made.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device Additional features explicitly lists HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+ playback. Recorded HDR format is not inferred.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 7 October 2026EU English Android 15 guide covers exact B/DS, printed 97-98 explicitly Always On Display clock/notifications with Lock Screen&AOD controls. No A56-only marker on this section. Does not claim wallpaper AOD or lockscreen controls unsupported by exact model.

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact model guide printed pages 97 to 98 documents clock and notification display while the screen is off, with the When to show condition selector.

Front camera cutout

Punch hole9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact device front layout and matching official product render.

Punch hole9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact device front layout and matching official product render.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 153Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Android 153Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Software

One UI 73Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

One UI 8.513Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A566B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official release history explicitly records One UI 8.5. Launch One UI 7 is historical and is separate from the current software value.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

Android 16 (One UI 8.5)14Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A366B/033045250414/deu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer stable update history for European SM-A366B lists Android 16 on September 3, 2026, build A366BXXSCCZH1. The May 21, 2026 build A366BXXU9CZDD expressly introduces One UI 8.5. Verified October 7, 2026. Region and carrier timing may differ. This is a published release record, not a beta or downloadable manual. Launch Android 15/One UI 7 values remain distinct.

Android 1613Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A566B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EUX model log and its linked English history opened. Latest released build A566BXXSECZI2, September 16, 2026, Android 16. Not a manual or beta inference.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 35Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Exynos 15805Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm15Maker product pagequalcomm.com/smartphones/products/6-seriesRead 7 October 2026Qualcomm maker 6-series comparison row expressly names Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and process node 4 nm. Exact Samsung UK maker table names the installed chipset and 2.4/1.8 GHz clocks. No foundry, 4LPX refinement, platform radio maximum or percentage-performance conversion is inferred. Public indexed source text used after direct retrieval was unavailable.

4nm11Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1580Read 8 October 2026Exact Exynos 1580 maker page expressly identifies 4 nm EUV. The phone processor identity is separately established by exact UK hardware. Chipset-supported memory, camera and radio maxima are not substituted for device capability.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ASamsung Galaxy A36 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact retained-SKU maker table gives CPU speeds 2.4 GHz and 1.8 GHz and Octa-Core. These match the published four Cortex-A78 plus four Cortex-A55 topology. ARM core types come from the reviewer table, not the maker clock-only row.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published installed Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 topology has four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. The exact UK maker table independently matches 2.4/1.8 GHz and eight cores. This is a chipset description. No benchmark result from the 6 GB review sample is transferred.

BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A720	2.9
3	Cortex-A720	2.6
4	Cortex-A520	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK SM-A566BZACEUB 8 GB/256 GB publishes 2.9, 2.6 and 1.9 GHz. Device review and Exynos architecture establish one A720, three A720 and four A520 cores. The first two groups agree. Last-group clock is held because chip 1.95 GHz and rounded review 2.0 GHz differ from the device 1.9 GHz publication.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Complete device processor table establishes one A720, three A720 and four A520 cores. Exact UK phone clocks take precedence. Its last-group 2.0 GHz publication is rounded and is not substituted for a proved exact device clock.

Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.9GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno 7108Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same manufacturer-confirmed Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 hardware. 6 GB review RAM/interface/measurements are not transferred into UK 8 GB configuration.

Xclipse 5408Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same manufacturer-confirmed Exynos 1580 hardware. Differently configured numerical measurements, RAM and UFS interfaces are not transferred.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

Not available

LPDDR58Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device specification identifies actual installed 8 GB LPDDR5, not a chipset-supported memory list. Review flash capacity is 128 GB. Its storage interface and measurements are not applied to the 256 GB reference.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

256GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Storage type

Not available

Not available

Memory card

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no micro SD expansion.

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no microSD.

Max card size

Not available

Not available

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy A36 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS
Main	50	1.8	Yes
Ultrawide	8	2.2	Not available
Macro	5	2.4	Not available

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact three-model physical camera table. No unsupported per-lens autofocus subtype.

BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS
Main	50	1.8	Yes
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available
Macro	5	2.4	Not available

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact three-model physical camera table. No unsupported per-lens autofocus subtype.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Flash

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Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Camera features

Portrait mode, Night mode, Panorama, Pro mode, Macro mode, Food mode, Object Eraser, Custom filters7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 7 October 2026EU guide Camera chapter names Portrait, Night, Panorama, Pro, Macro and Food modes for the covered A366/A566 models. Samsung UK feature prose separately names Object Eraser and custom Filters for A36/A56/A26. Best Face and enhanced Nightography are expressly A56-only and excluded. These software modes do not add physical lenses.16Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-are-the-features-of-the-galaxy-a56-5g-a36-5g-and-a26-5gRead 7 October 2026EU guide Camera chapter names Portrait, Night, Panorama, Pro, Macro and Food modes for the covered A366/A566 models. Samsung UK feature prose separately names Object Eraser and custom Filters for A36/A56/A26. Best Face and enhanced Nightography are expressly A56-only and excluded. These software modes do not add physical lenses.

Object Eraser, Best Face, Custom filters, Auto Trim, HDR video recording12Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-a56-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly names Object Eraser, Best Face, filter creation and Auto Trim. Camera section names new front HDR video support. Generic HDR does not establish a named HDR recording format. Generic Geekbench 6 scores lack original minor proof. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is distinct from the standard test.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy A36 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UHD 4K recording at 30 fps. HD slow motion 240 fps. Playback rates are separate.

BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UHD 4K recording at 30 fps. HD slow motion 240 fps. 4K playback at 60 fps is not recording.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Camera section explicitly limits ordinary 1080p 60 fps to the main camera. Main and ultrawide otherwise support 4K/FHD/HD at 30 fps. Existing manufacturer HD 240 fps slow motion remains separately sourced and is not replaced by normal HD 30 fps.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Not available

Not available

Log recording

Not available

Not available

Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings printed page 50 explicitly names HEVC recording. Playback-only containers are excluded.

HEVC10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings printed page 50 explicitly names HEVC recording. Playback-only containers are excluded.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings documents anti-shake stabilization. OIS is separately proved only where maker physical camera table says yes. Gyro subtype omitted.

OIS, EIS10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings documents anti-shake stabilization. OIS is separately proved only where maker physical camera table says yes. Gyro subtype omitted.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

240fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ASamsung Galaxy A36 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	2.2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact front table: 12 MP, f/2.2, autofocus No, OIS No. Fixed focus.

BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	2.2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact front table: 12 MP, f/2.2, autofocus No, OIS No. Fixed focus.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ASamsung Galaxy A36 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public camera prose expressly says the 12 MP front camera has a 4K30 option. PhoneArena independently lists front 4K UHD at 30 fps. UHD is normalized to 3840 x 2160 using Samsung's published phone UHD definition. The review's summary 1080p30 entry is not an exclusive maximum. General rear 1080p60 does not establish front 60 fps. This is a model capability, not a sample benchmark.

BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Camera section expressly says front, main and ultrawide each support Ultra HD, Full HD and HD at 30 fps. The only normal 60 fps mode is main-camera 1080p. These are published lens capabilities, not copied benchmark or battery results.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Earjack field names USB-C or 3.5 mm Stereo.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact Earjack field names USB-C or 3.5 mm Stereo.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Equaliser, Adapt sound7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 7 October 2026EU guide printed page 89 lists Dolby Atmos, Equaliser and Adapt sound for the covered B/DS models. Other effects can require compatible headphones or differ by model, so extra UHQ features are excluded. The guide also includes Dolby licensing. Physical speaker count and power are not inferred.

Not available

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

29Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device layout pages 5-6 shows two physical microphones, top and bottom. Air vent is excluded.

29Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device layout pages 5-6 shows two physical microphones, top and bottom. Air vent is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

5G modes

SA, NSA26Spec databasetoppreise.ch/preisvergleich/Smartphones/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-A36-5G-Dual-SIM-256-GB-8-GB-RAM-Awesome-SM-A366B-p812802Read 7 October 2026Toppreise exact 8 GB/256 GB SM-A366B profile explicitly includes retained retail SKU SM-A366BZKGEUB and lists 5G SA and 5G NSA. This is published device capability. Service availability requires compatible carrier, SIM and firmware. The Australian Telstra SM-A366B qualification is not substituted for UK provisioning. Maker EU declaration names standalone and interworking NR conformance standards without a consumer-facing mode list.

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Complete exact UK infrastructure table names 5G Sub6 only, no mmWave infrastructure or bands.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Complete exact UK infrastructure table names 5G Sub6 only, no mmWave infrastructure or bands.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes17Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a36-5g-android-15/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact UK EE device specification table explicitly says Wi-Fi Calling Yes. Requires compatible operator plan, provisioning and firmware. This does not promise availability on every carrier or SIM.

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC, SSC, LDAC8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published A36 BT-Codec table explicitly names SBC, AAC, SSC and LDAC. Stored list is a verified subset. The table also names aptX HD, but that extra codec has no independent exact-handset confirmation and remains an audit lead. Local file codecs and chipset maximum capabilities are separate. Bluetooth 5.4 alone does not establish other codecs.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published model Bluetooth audio support explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. ASHA is a separate hearing-aid protocol, not a codec. Measurements on the different 128 GB flash configuration are excluded.

NFC

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 7 October 2026Device layout page 6 labels NFC antenna for the exact covered EU models, without an NFC-only conditional marker.

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 8 October 2026Device layout page 6 labels NFC antenna for the exact covered EU models, without an NFC-only conditional marker.

Ultra-wideband

Not available

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verdict explicitly says UWB missing.

Positioning

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Not available

Not available

IR blaster

Not available

Not available

FM radio

No17Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a36-5g-android-15/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact UK EE A36 device specification table explicitly says FM Radio No. Internet radio apps are separate.

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public Input Devices prose expressly identifies an optical sensor integrated in the OLED display. The EU manual locates fingerprint recognition beneath the front display. The repair guide optical calibration chapter has a model availability caveat and is not used alone as presence proof.

Optical, under-display8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone input section: optical scanner under display.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D17Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a36-5g-android-15/specificationsRead 7 October 2026The exact UK EE security table expressly says 2D face recognition. EU manual page 99 describes the front camera scanning the face and warns about image resemblance. No 3D depth or infrared authentication is inferred.

Not available

Sensors

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Haptic motor

Linear vibration motor8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A36-5G-review-The-affordable-smartphone-focuses-on-security-a-premium-feel.1013221.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public Input Devices prose expressly identifies an installed linear vibration motor with adjustable intensity. No part number, axis or operating frequency is inferred. This model hardware description does not transfer numerical results from the 6 GB sample.

Linear vibration motor8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,905mAh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a366bzkgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU B/DS fiche page 1 item 10: rated capacity 4905 mAh, separate from typical 5000 mAh.

4,905mAh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a566bzaceub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU B/DS fiche page 1 item 10: rated capacity 4905 mAh, separate from typical 5000 mAh.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

19.13Wh18Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Official SM-A366 repair guide, June 2025 Rev. 1.1, covers B/U/U1. Printed page 149 identifies the service battery EB-BA566ABY. Its maker design label states rated 4905 mAh and nominal 19.13 Wh. Typical 5000 mAh and 19.5 Wh are separate. The exact EU EPREL fiche corroborates rated 4905 mAh. The illustrated label has Not For Sale and pre-certification placeholders. This is manufacturer design documentation, not an inspected production unit or a prototype performance measurement. No illustrative-only rating disclaimer was found. Energy is read directly, not calculated.

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion18Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026The same exact-model repair-guide service battery label explicitly says Li-ion 00 and Secondary Li-ion Battery. The illustration contains pre-certification placeholders, so it is qualified maker design evidence. EE generic Li-Po wording does not override this label. Pouch shape alone does not establish polymer subtype.

Li-ion8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device battery specification expressly names Lithium-Ion. Rated/typical capacities stay sourced to exact UK/EU maker evidence.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy A36 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Video Playback Time: up to 29 hours. Maker claim, not a mixed-use review measurement.

BSamsung Galaxy A56 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Video Playback Time: up to 29 hours. Maker claim, not a mixed-use review measurement.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

45W5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Handset explicitly supports 45 W charging power, separate from optional adapter.

45W5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026Handset explicitly supports 45 W charging power, separate from optional adapter.

Wired charging standards

Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0, USB PD 3.05Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 202625Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/which-type-of-charger-does-my-galaxy-device-acceptRead 7 October 2026Maker UK charging matrix explicitly marks A36 5G Super Fast 2.0 supported. Its definition requires a USB Power Delivery 3.0 compatible device supporting Direct Charging. USB PD 3.0 is added. PPS is not stated and is not inferred. Included 3 A cable does not prove a 5 A cable for maximum 45 W charging.

Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.05Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-marks-a-step-forward-with-ai-for-everyone-by-introducing-new-galaxy-a56-5g-galaxy-a36-5g-and-galaxy-a26-5gRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/which-type-of-charger-does-my-galaxy-device-acceptRead 7 October 2026Samsung UK charging compatibility table dated May 28, 2025 marks both normal and fast wireless charging unsupported for A36 5G. Generic manual heat precautions only apply to supported devices and do not override this exact model row.

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verdict and charging section explicitly say none.

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 7 October 2026EU manual printed page 9 expressly describes using a USB cable to charge another mobile device from the phone's battery. It covers SM-A366B/DS. Output watts and reverse wireless charging are unstated.

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact EU A366/A566 guide printed page 9, Charging other devices, expressly describes charging another mobile device through the phone USB cable. Output power is not published.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 7 October 2026EU manual printed page 124 expressly says Charger not included and identifies the supplied cable as 3 A. The UK purchase page box section independently excludes a travel adapter. Other regional adapter bundles are excluded.

No12Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-a56-reviewRead 8 October 2026Matching UK review explicitly identifies 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, London sample photography and no charging brick in the box.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

2,879points22Measuremente.infogram.com/86b40a51-7c4e-44fe-947c-b61612b4e42cRead 7 October 2026Public TechAdvisor chart reports Geekbench 6 multicore 2879. The June 5, 2025 review identifies the sole UK 8 GB/256 GB model, test colour Awesome Lime, Android 15 and One UI 7. It matches the retained configuration class. Geekbench patch version and power mode are unstated. The public chart URL follows the observed data-id and free embed loader. Single-core is not supplied.23Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/2798989/samsung-galaxy-a36-5g-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review expressly identifies UK 8 GB/256 GB, Awesome Lime, Android 15 and One UI 7. Public chart gives Geekbench 6 multicore 2879. Its A26 sample line, plastic rear description and 13 MP bullet conflict with maker facts and are not used. The measured chart and reviewed configuration are labelled A36.24Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/739131/how-we-test-smartphones.htmlRead 7 October 2026Linked smartphone testing policy published June 3, 2020 predates the review. Reviewers use the phone for at least a week and run Geekbench/GFXBench benchmarks. Exact Geekbench patch and power mode are not published. No Default mode assertion is made.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

41h6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a366bzkgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole-hour precision under EU test, not ordinary usage.

44h6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a566bzaceub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole-hour precision under EU test, not ordinary usage.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

2,000cycles1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

2,000cycles1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Drop resistance class

C6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a366bzkgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14.

A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a566bzaceub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14.

Repairability class

C6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a366bzkgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

C6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a566bzaceub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

0.525W/kg21Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Maker public SAR lookup for modelName=SM-A366B/DS, nationCode=GB, languageCode=EN returns highest head SAR 0.525 W/kg. The observed location lookup confirms gramCode=10 for GB. Tests use highest certified power across tested bands. The maker note identifies the latest handset version. US 1 g values are not borrowed.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.293W/kg21Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Same exact B/DS UK lookup returns 10 g ICNIRP body SAR 1.293 W/kg with body separation 0.5 cm. Tests use highest certified power across tested bands. This is not limb SAR. The US lookup returned server 500, so the US 1 g fields remain empty.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Data Cable, Ejection Pin20Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a36-5g/buyRead 7 October 2026Fresh UK maker purchase-page public product data explicitly lists Smartphone, Data Cable and Ejection Pin for the four UK 8 GB/256 GB colours, with no travel adapter. Accessories-only field stores Data Cable and Ejection Pin. EU manual printed page 124 identifies the supplied USB cable as 3 A. Promotional Fit3, retailer chargers, covers and headphones are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A366BZKGEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A366BZKGEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact model support page preserves identity when older storefront URLs redirect.

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A566BZACEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A566BZACEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact model support page preserves identity when older storefront URLs redirect.

Spec sheet

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-A366BZKGEUB. Manufacturer live specification table.

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-A566BZACEUB. Manufacturer live specification table.

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdf9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU English guide covers exact B/DS reference.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdf9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619152544715/SM-A366_A566_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250602.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU English guide covers exact B/DS reference.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

230164113EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2301641_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual EPREL English fiche explicitly names SM-A366B/DS on page 1 and registration 2301641 on page 2. UK supplier registration. Existing endurance remains at the published whole-hour precision. Market placement on February 7 is distinct from first consumer release and does not override the March retail month.

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a366bzkgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25, EU supplier guarantee 24 months. Enterprise warranty excluded.

2years6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a566bzaceub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25, EU supplier guarantee 24 months. Enterprise warranty excluded.

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