Samsung Galaxy A launch event officially announced - Here's what to expect

The event is expected to feature the launch of the new Galaxy A26, A36, and A56 smartphones.

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After long rumors, Samsung has now formally announced a launch event for the company's new Galaxy A series. The event is solely dedicated to the release of upcoming Galaxy A series members, as the poster clearly mentions the latest Galaxy A series. Although the South Korean giant is ready to unveil this on March 2, 2025, we already know from authenticated rumors what Samsung has in store.

The event is reportedly set to unveil three new members of the Samsung Galaxy A family - Galaxy A26, A36, and A56. Although the poster image suggests that only two devices will be launched, we may have to wait some time to see one of the three devices. The rumored devices, Galaxy A26, A36, and A56, are expected to change dramatically in terms of hardware and software. The budget-friendly Galaxy A trio is expected to feature a slightly bigger 6.7-inch display compared to its predecessor, with a 1080 x 2340 resolution. All three devices are expected to come with fingerprint sensors, with the A36 and A56 expected to integrate in-display fingerprint sensors, while the A26 will have a fingerprint sensor mounted on the side button.

Leaked images of Galaxy A26, A36 and A56. Image: WinFuture

In terms of software and processing, there are significant changes from their predecessors. The new Galaxy A26 is expected to feature the company's Exynos 1380, the A36 is anticipated to come with a more powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, and the A56 will again use the company's Exynos 1580. This represents a major upgrade, as previous models A25, A35, and A55 used the Exynos 1280, Exynos 1380, and Exynos 1480, respectively. This means we can expect impressive performance from these new budget-friendly Galaxy A phones, which was previously lacking in offerings from other Chinese companies. The upcoming trio in the Samsung Galaxy A lineup will run Android 15 with Samsung's One UI 7.

From the camera perspective, all three devices may feature a 50 MP main camera, with the A26 and A36 potentially including an 8 MP ultrawide camera for better zoom shots, while the higher-end A56 may have a 12 MP ultrawide. The design indicates three cameras in a single ring, suggesting that the third one is a macro camera with 2 MP for the A26, while the other two devices will have a 5 MP macro camera. For selfies, both the A36 and A56 are expected to have a 12 MP front camera, while the A26 will feature a 13 MP camera sensor. The front-facing camera design on the A56 and A36 resembles that of flagship S25 series models, while the A26 has a drop-notch camera design.

Although all of this is based on rumors and there may be possible changes to the design, it clearly defines what we can expect from these upcoming devices. The event is set for Sunday, March 2, and you can watch it on Samsung's official website and YouTube channel. We will also keep you informed about what Samsung introduces and provide you with detailed coverage. So stay tuned.