Samsung France has recently published the repairability scores for its upcoming mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36. Both phones have received a score of 8.4 out of 10, making them pretty repair-friendly. However, in the case of the Galaxy A56, it’s actually a slight dip from its predecessor.
Same but different
The Galaxy A56 earned a repairability score of 8.4 out of 10. This is 0.1 points lower than its predecessor, the Galaxy A55. While this might seem insignificant, it suggests that the A56 is ever so slightly more difficult to repair than last year’s model. According to Samsung’s evaluation, the handset scored a 5 under “easy of disassembly”. This is versus the Galaxy A55, which scored 5.8.
One thing to note is that we haven’t had the opportunity to disassemble the Galaxy A56 ourselves. So it’s difficult to gauge exactly how much more complex the process has become.
As for the Galaxy A36, it also received a score of 8.4 out of 10. This is the same as last year’s model. We can only speculate, but the same score suggests that Samsung has maintained a similar approach to the phone’s design and placement of its internal components.
If you’ve ever tried to repair or disassemble the Galaxy A35 yourself, you can probably expect a relatively straightforward and similar repair process with the Galaxy A36.
Repairability matters more than ever
Consumers who change their phones every couple of years probably don’t think too much about their phone’s repairability. However, this is something that should be taken into consideration, especially with the upcoming EU regulations. In recent years, the EU has proposed a law that requires smartphone batteries to be easily replaceable. This means that manufacturers like Samsung need to be more considerate with the design of their devices.
This is versus smartphones from a few years ago which tended to be more tightly sealed and used a ton of adhesives, making it harder to remove components without damaging them.
Samsung’s commitment to long-term software support is another reason why repairability matters. Both the Galaxy A56 and A36 are eligible for six major OS upgrades. This means that users have more reasons than ever to hold onto their devices for a longer period of time. However, the longer we hold and use our devices, components like batteries and displays have a higher chance of wearing out. This could necessitate repairs more than ever.
The repairability scores of the Galaxy A56 and A36 suggest that both these phones are relatively easy to repair. This means that finding a third-party repair shop that can repair them shouldn’t be too difficult.
Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the launch dates of either device. However, we have heard that they could be released mid-March with a price of around $400-$550. So be sure to check back with us in the coming months for more updates.
2025-02-03 15:04:32