Samsung Hikes Galaxy A36 and A56 Prices in India: Read Full Pricing Details
Just weeks before India’s highly anticipated festive shopping season, Samsung has quietly raised the prices of its popular mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, by up to Rs 3,000. The move highlights how global supply-chain bottlenecks are actively impacting affordability in one of the world’s most critical mobile markets.
The Galaxy A36 has absorbed the steepest hike. The base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration now commands a starting price of Rs 36,999, representing a Rs 3,000 jump from its original Rs 33,999 tag. Higher-tier models have seen similar adjustments, with the 8GB/256GB version now priced at Rs 40,999 and the premium 12GB/256GB variant reaching Rs 46,499.
The Galaxy A56 has not been spared from the pricing overhaul. Its base 8GB/128GB model has climbed to Rs 44,999, up from Rs 42,999. Meanwhile, the higher-capacity 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB configurations now sit at Rs 48,999 and Rs 54,499, respectively.
Industry analysts attribute these consecutive price hikes to an ongoing global memory supply crunch. With semiconductor constraints showing no immediate signs of easing, market watchers warn that consumers should not anticipate any imminent price corrections for the mid-range lineup.
Despite the official hikes on Samsung’s storefront, bargain hunters can still secure the original pricing on third-party e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart—though this older stock is expected to deplete rapidly.
For budget-conscious buyers, shifting focus to older premium models might yield a significantly better return on investment. Early promotional teasers for the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 sale indicate that the Galaxy S25 FE could drop below Rs 50,000, while the flagship Galaxy S25 may fall under the Rs 60,000 mark after bank offers and discounts. Given their robust high-end features and guaranteed long-term software support, these discounted premium devices are quickly emerging as a smarter buy than the newly inflated A-series.
