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Samsung Galaxy A36

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36 (Galaxy A30 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 8 x 1.8 - 2.4 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Qualcomm Adreno 710
Memory
8 GB 
, 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Display
6.70 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 385 PPI, Capacitive, Super AMOLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.4, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.4 x 162.9 x 78.2
Battery
5000 mAh
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.8) + 8MP (f/2.2) + 5MP (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 12 MPix f/2.2
Additional features
Keyboard: OnScreen
Weight
195 g

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 71.5% - average
Average of 2 scores (from 10 reviews)
price: 66%, performance: 64%, features: - %, display: 80% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A36

78% Samsung Galaxy A36 review: a well-rounded contender
Source: 91mobiles English EN→zh-CN
The Galaxy A36 starts at Rs 32,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, with the top-end 12GB+256GB model priced at Rs 38,999. For what it offers, the A36 holds good value – especially if you prioritise a polished software experience (with AI features) and a premium-looking design. Its cameras are reliable, though low-light performance could have been better. And, as expected from a Samsung device, the multimedia experience remains one of its biggest strengths. Its closest competitors are the Vivo V50 (review) and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (review). The Vivo V50 has an advantage with higher performance and slightly better cameras, though its software experience isn’t as refined. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ also offers longer battery life, faster charging, and a more durable build, while its camera performance is on par with the A36.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2025
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
65% Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review: A visual delight with some trade-offs
Source: Think Digit English EN→zh-CN
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G shines with its flawless display, offering flagship-level brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for media lovers. It features a refined design, reliable battery life, and a decent camera setup, though performance lags in intensive gaming. Samsung birthed the Galaxy A series line of mid-range smartphones over 10 years ago and has shipped more than 89 million phones since. Samsung has thrown its hat in the ring once again with the Galaxy A36, priced at Rs 32,999 in India. On paper, it promises a lot: a stunning Super AMOLED display, a capable Snapdragon processor, and a powerful triple-camera setup. But is the Galaxy A36 5G just another mid-range device, or does it bring enough to the table to justify its price tag? Let’s see whether Samsung’s latest A series phone is a hit or miss.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 66% performance: 57% workmanship: 74%
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs A36 | Which Mid-Range Phone Is Best For Me?
Source: Tech Spurt English
Which mid-range smartphone you opt for will likely depend on your budget, more than anything else.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2025
The Samsung Galaxy A Series Just Got Awesome
Source: Unbox English EN→zh-CN
This means that you’re also getting some of the AI functionality that we’ve been seeing on the new S series as well, like: Circle to Search with Audio, AI Select, and all the photography options we’ve come to know and love. We also got a chance to see their Best Face feature in action as well to make group shots a little easier at family gatherings.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2025
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs A36 - Which Should You Buy?
Source: SuperSaf English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2025
Samsung Galaxy A36 & A56 Hands-On - The Best Budget Phones?
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2025
Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English EN→zh-CN
To conclude, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy A36 do bring some interesting features to the table. Whether be it new design language or dependable cameras coupled with six years of OS and security updates, both devices have a lot to offer in this price segment. However, can they survive this tough competition? We will be able to answer this in our upcoming review. So, stay tuned.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/02/2025
Samsung Galaxy A36 and A56 hands-on review
Source: GSM Arena English EN→zh-CN
We have very little doubt that the Galaxy A36 and A56 will enjoy plenty of mass popularity. As we said, Samsung isn't changing too much and rocking the boat too much, which is understandable. Well, except for the removal of the microSD expansion slots, which is quite a bummer. Samsung Glaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 hands-on review Other than that, we personally enjoy the new design. The new chipsets and better cooling offer a nice performance boost on both phones compared to last year's models, and the thermal management and stability are very impressive. The addition of 45W charging is a nice little bonus. The overall camera quality seems to come with a slight upgrade, though it's a bit early to judge.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2025
Samsung Galaxy A56 and A36 hands-on: A budget masterclass?
Source: Expert Reviews English EN→zh-CN
These phones aren’t the sexiest devices on God’s green Earth, and there’s nothing really groundbreaking here in terms of new features and design. They are a little improved on the design front, which is nice, but ultimately, they’re not all that much different from last year’s handsets from a hardware point of view. And that’s not a huge problem, of course. We liked these phones last year and we’re likely to like them this year as well. Samsung fans will love them. But we preferred the Nothing Phone (2a) last year and Google’s Pixel 8a delivers longer support and (currently) much lower prices with handsets available from around £330. With new Nothing mid-rangers and the Google Pixel 9A on the horizon, I’d respectfully suggest you hold onto your wallet.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2025
Samsung Galaxy A36 - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2025

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 710:

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 6 Gen 1: 中端 SoC,配备 8 个 Kryo 内核(4x ARM Cortex A78 2.4 GHz 性能集群、4x ARM Cortex A55 1.8 效率集群)和一个 5G 调制解调器(下载速率高达 2900 Mbps)。该芯片采用现代 4 纳米工艺制造。» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.70":

只有较少的手机有很大的屏幕。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2025-03-27)