Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
2025 Android-based smartphone by Samsung
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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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| Brand | Samsung |
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| 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 | List
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| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 195 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 |
| Memory | 6 / 8 and 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 and 256 GB |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM, dual SIM and dual eSIM support |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging up to 45W |
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| Display | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak), 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Water resistance | IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes |
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.
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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]
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| A36 5G | Android 15 (One UI 7.0) |
Android 16 (One UI 8.0) September 2025[5] |
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