Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the $500 Galaxy A56, $400 A36 and $300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. I got a first look at the phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week,

The latest changes to Samsung's affordable Galaxy A26 and A36 phones include tougher builds, Galaxy AI, and more software support, making them even better bargains. I take a first look at the new lineup.

Samsung is rolling out the March 2025 update for several premium Galaxy phones. For most devices, the update is currently live in South Korea, with only the carrier-locked S23 units getting the update in the US.

Samsung's new Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 manage to feel like a genuine update over last year's models, as we found out in our hands-on time with both.