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What you need to know

  • Samsung is launching the Galaxy A56 5G for $500 later this year, packing an Exynos 1580 chipset.
  • The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G will hit shelves this month for $400 and $300.
  • All three phones will get “Awesome Intelligence,” a suite of select AI features coming to the A-series.

After a few hot weeks of leaks, Samsung is officially announcing the Galaxy A26 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A56 5G today, March 1. Notably, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G will be available “later this year” at a $499.99 price point. Meanwhile, the just-announced Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G will be available starting March 26 and March 28, respectively.

Aside from hardware upgrades, all three A-series phones are debuting with major software improvements. For starters, the Galaxy A26 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A56 5G will all ship with One UI 7, which is based on Android 15. From there, these phones will get six years of full OS upgrades, which is a first in Samsung’s budget lineup.

The company is also debuting what it calls “Awesome Intelligence,” a pared-down version of Galaxy AI that includes the essentials — including features like Best Face on the Galaxy A56 5G, and enhanced Object Eraser and Circle to Search on all models.

There’s also a new “Filters” feature that mimics Apple’s successful Photographic Styles tool, adding “custom filter creation by extracting colors and styles from existing photos for users to apply for a unique and personalized effect depending on mood and taste.”

Samsung didn’t bring the Galaxy A55 5G to the U.S. last year, and the Galaxy A56 5G could receive the same fate. If it does arrive in the U.S., it’ll immediately compete with the pricier OnePlus 13R and the rumored Google Pixel 9a at the $500 price point. With a 5,000mAh battery, an Exynos 1580 chipset, and 8GB of memory, the Galaxy A56 5G could give those other phones a run for their money. On the back, you get a triple-camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro camera.

The next step down in the A-series lineup is the Galaxy A36 5G, which nets you the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 mobile platform for the processor. That’s paired with 6GB of memory and a 5,000mAh battery. In terms of cameras, you get a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro lens on the back. This phone is priced at $399.99 and comes in three colorways: Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, and Awesome Lime (Best Buy exclusive).

The cheapest A-series phone, not including the already-released Galaxy A16 5G, is the new Galaxy A26 5G. It costs $299.99, and it’s only available in black. This smartphone has a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera.

Samsung’s refresh of the A-series lineup also brings some consistency to the Galaxy A26 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A56 5G. They all feature 5,000mAh batteries, 128GB of storage, and IP67 dust and water resistance. This year, the Galaxy A36 5G and the Galaxy A56 5G all have bigger screens. All three phones use a 6.7-inch AMOLED display panel with 120Hz refresh rate support.

You can buy the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G starting later this month, and there’s no timetable for the Galaxy A56 5G’s availability yet.

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Google Pixel 8 back in hand

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Pixel 8

Are you looking for a budget smartphone that offers great value for less money? The Google Pixel 8a is one of our favorite cheap phones, but it might not be your best option right now. The Google Pixel 8 is actually better, and while a bit older, you can currently get it for just $399, while the Pixel 8a is $499.

Get the Google Pixel 8 for just $399 ($300 off)

This deal is available from Best Buy, and it is only available at this price in the Obsidian color version. Other color models are unavailable.

Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8
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Google Pixel 8

A bright display from Google’s 2023 flagship phone

The Google Pixel 8 introduces the new Actua display, a 6.2-inch panel that’s 42% brighter than the Pixel 7. Backed by the fully updated Tensor G3 chipset, and a new 50MP camera, this promises to be one of the more exciting Pixel phones.

The Google Pixel 8 is a 2023 device, so many of you will likely ignore it by now, but it’s still a great phone if you can catch a good deal on it. It’s especially enticing if you were already thinking of getting a budget phone like the Pixel 8a, which is actually about $100 more than the Pixel 8 right now.

The Google Pixel 8 still features capable specs, such as a Google Tensor G3 and 8GB of RAM. It will perform well, and can handle almost anything you throw at it. The display is a little larger at 6.2 inches. It’s also a great OLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Google Pixel 8 homescreen in hand

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Pixel 8

The battery is also slightly larger at 4,575mAh. It can also charge faster, with support for 27W wired charging and up to 18W wireless charging. You’ll get a really good camera system, worthy of the Pixel line-up. Not to mention this device still gets a seven-year upgrade promise, so its age isn’t much to worry about. This essentially means it should be supported until 2030!

Again, while this is a previous-generation device, it was launched as a high-end one. This means the build will be much more pleasant to use. The Google Pixel 8 is made with premium materials, featuring an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus in the front and back. Plastic is OK, but why settle when you can get a better design? Not to mention, it also has an IP68 rating, like most other high-end smartphones.

We’re not sure how long this deal will last, so act quickly if you’re looking for an affordable handset. If you miss the deal, though, or prefer to look at other options first, here’s our list of the best cheap phones.

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