Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
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Brand Samsung
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Type Smartphone
Series Samsung Galaxy A series
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Related Samsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Compatible networks GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Form factor Slate
Dimensions162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 15 with One UI 7

Current: Android 16 with One UI 8

Supports up to 6 Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches.
System-on-chip Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710
Memory6 / 8 and 12 GB RAM
Storage128 and 256 GB
SIM Nano-SIM and eSIM, dual SIM and dual eSIM support
Battery5,000 mAh
ChargingFast charging up to 45W
Rear camera
  • Primary: Sony IMX 882; 50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm, 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultrawide: GalaxyCore GC08A3; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12μm
  • Macro: GalaxyCore GC05A3; 5 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
  • LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera
  • GalaxyCore GC12A2; 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak), 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
SoundStereo speakers
Water resistance IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is a mid-range Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. It was announced along with the Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A26 5G on 2 March 2025. It was unveiled at MWC, Barcelona on 1 March and later in India on 3 March. [1] [2]

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Specifications

Design

The front and back is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and the frame is made of plastic. The Galaxy A36 5G continues to feature IP67 dust and water resistance. Alongside other models in the Ax6 series, it continues to feature a flat frame and the Key Island. It introduces a single camera module and a 'Radiance' inspired color theme.

Galaxy A36 5G
  • Awesome Lavender
  • Awesome White
  • Awesome Lime
  • Awesome Black

Hardware

Display

The phone features a 6.7 in (170 mm), with an Infinity-O Display, 1080 x 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density), and Super AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate.

Battery

The device have the same 5000mAh battery capacity from its predecessor, but upgraded its charging speed up to 45W Fast Charging (alongside the Galaxy A56 5G, a first for the Galaxy A series). [3]

Processor and Memory

The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. [1] It marks the first time Samsung used a Qualcomm chipset on the Galaxy A series since the Galaxy A05s. Storage options include either 128GB or 256GB (both with UFS 2.2) while RAM options include 6 GB, 8 GB or 12 GB, with the latter being a first for the Galaxy A3x series. [4]

Unlike the Galaxy A26 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G, the phone no longer has the microSD card slot. [4]

Camera

The rear camera setup was carried over from its predecessor (50 MP main camera, 8 MP ultrawide, and 2 MP macro). A slight upgrade was made on the front camera, 12 MP (with 10-bit HDR) versus 13 MP from its predecessors. [2]

Ports and connectivity

On the bottom of the smartphone, there is a USB-C 2.0 port, two microphones and a loudspeaker. On the top, there is an additional microphone and a dual SIM tray (SIM 1 + SIM 2 or SIM 1 + eSIM 1 or dual eSIM — eSIM compatibility depends on region) [3] . On the right side, there is the volume rocker and the power button.

Software

Like the Galaxy A26 5G and the Galaxy A56 5G, it has Android 15 with One UI 7 pre-installed. It will get 6 OS updates and 6 years of security updates (until 2031). [4]

Pre-installed OSOS Upgrades history
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
A36 5G Android 15
(One UI 7.0)		 Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
September 2025 [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Peter. "Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 launch in India with free storage upgrade". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Samsung India Launches Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G Featuring Awesome Intelligence, All-New Design and Enhanced Durability". Samsung Newsroom - India. 3 March 2025. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Mid-range, maxed out: Samsung unveils the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5G". Android Authority. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Samsung Galaxy A36 review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (24 September 2025). "The stable One UI 8 update is now rolling out to the Galaxy A36". SamMobile. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
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