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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesSamsung Galaxy A series
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A35 5G
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A37 5G
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Compatible networks
List
  • Technology:
  • GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • 2G bands:
  • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands:
  • HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands (LTE):
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
  • 5G bands:
  • 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
  • 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
  • Speed:
  • HSPA, LTE, 5G
Form factorSlate
Dimensions162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 15 with One UI 7

Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.5

Supports up to 6 Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches.
System-on-chipSnapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 710
Memory6 / 8 and 12 GB RAM
Storage128 and 256 GB
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, dual SIM and dual eSIM support
Battery5,000 mAh
ChargingFast charging up to 45W
Rear camera
  • Triple-Camera Setup
  • Primary: Sony IMX 882; 50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm, FoV 82°, 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultrawide: GalaxyCore GC08A3; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, FoV 108.7°, 1/4.0", 1.12μm
  • Macro: GalaxyCore GC05A3; 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12μm, fixed focus
  • Camera features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video recording: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera
  • GalaxyCore GC12A2; 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), FoV 80.6°, 1/3.2", 1.12µm
  • Video recording: 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 resistanceIP67, 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]

Specifications

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Design

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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

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Display

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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] Initially, security updates were set to end by 2031, but was quietly extended by 1 year (until March 2032).[5]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
A36 5G Android 15
(One UI 7.0) 		Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
September 2025[6]
(One UI 8.5)
May 2026[7] 		March 2032[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "Mid-range, maxed out: Samsung unveils the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5G". Android Authority. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Samsung Galaxy A36 review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  5. ^ a b Yash (14 November 2025). "Samsung extends 7-year updates to many devices". Sammy Fans. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (18 May 2026). "Samsung updates Galaxy A36 with stable One UI 8.5". SamMobile. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
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