The Galaxy A56, along with the A36 and A26, is the first Samsung A-series smartphone launched with Galaxy AI built in. Samsung is bringing more AI features to the mid-tier, and that seems to have struck a chord with consumers. Although Samsung's overall smartphone sales are down, the A56 is doing better than the A55 did last year. However, competition in this segment is fierce, with the likes of the Google Pixel 9a and Honor 400 offering an arguably more complete AI experience at a similar or even lower price point.
– Jan Stryjak, Associate Director with Counterpoint Research, July 2025
Despite the competitive environment, the success of devices like the Galaxy A56 highlights the growing appeal of mid-range smartphones. These phones now offer many of the same core features once limited to flagship models – high refresh rate displays, capable cameras, long battery life, and increasingly, on-device AI. For many users, especially in mature markets like Western Europe, the gap between mid-range and high-end smartphones has narrowed significantly. That's why the mid-range segment isn't just easier on the wallet – it's also where you'll find the sweet spot between price and performance, without giving up the features that actually matter day to day.