• Samsung has unveiled a trio of new mid-range phones – the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26.
• All three devices support a form of on-device AI which the company calls Awesome Intelligence.
• The features are not on the same level as Galaxy AI, however.

In January we reported on the upcoming Galaxy A smartphones, and how the top specced device in the refreshed 2025 lineup would support Samsung’s on-device Galaxy AI feature set.

As it turns out, our reporting was only partially accurate. This as Samsung has not only brought on-device AI to one of the new smartphones, but all three. The on-device AI is also not comparable to that of the company’s flagship phones, and only has a handful of the AI-powered features available.

The new mid-range devices are the Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G.

“For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence — including Galaxy’s fan-favorite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing enhanced durability and longevity, as well as robust security and privacy protections to provide a safe and long-lasting mobile experience,” explains Samsung in a blog post.

The AI-powered features on offer include Circle to Search. “With the latest upgrades, users can now get even more done on their phone. Circle to Search will quickly recognize phone numbers, email addresses and URLs on the screen so users can take action with a single tap. With the recent enhancements to Circle to Search, users can also instantly search the songs they hear without switching apps,” notes Samsung.

The other features are very much camera-based, with Best Face, Nightography, Object Eraser, and Filters all getting a boost in performance thanks to Samsung baking in some AI capabilities.

Another important aspect to highlight is that the new Galaxy A series will also receive up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, as well as six years of security updates.

Given that the flagship Galaxy S series is seven years old, this is quite impressive, and another reason why the Galaxy A series is often our go-to recommendation for someone looking for a good value for money Android device.

Local availability and pricing is yet to be confirmed by Samsung Mobile South Africa at the time of writing, but we expect the new devices to land in the middle of March.

The full specifications of the Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 is as follows: