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Samsung Galaxy A36

Released June 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena

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Consensus of 2 reviews. How this is calculated.

Android Police74
Tech Advisor66
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Key specs

Released
June 2025
Launch price (US)
$400
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.7″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
45 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Base storage
128 GB
Weight
191 g
Water resistance
IP67
Software updates
6 years

What the reviewers said

Tech Advisor UK

3.5/5Jul 29, 2025

A solid, affordable mid-ranger with decent screen, camera, battery and software support, but performance and design feel safe and uninspiring compared with rivals.

  • Exemplary software support with six years of updates
  • Good camera performance for the price
  • Two-day battery life in practical use
  • Bright AMOLED display with strong colours
  • Faster 45W charging than predecessor
  • Mediocre performance with micro-stutters
  • Drab, all-plastic design
  • Doesn't seem like great value
  • No microSD support and no telephoto camera
  • Little advancement over Galaxy A35
Read the full review at Tech Advisor →

Android Police US

7.5/10Jun 21, 2025

A good-looking midrange phone with a great display, long software support, and solid battery life, but its 6GB of RAM leaves performance lagging rivals at $400.

  • Excellent 120Hz Super AMOLED display
  • Six years of OS and security updates
  • Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
  • All-day battery life with 45W charging
  • Microsd slot and IP67 rating
  • Only 6GB of RAM hurts performance
  • Lags behind Moto G Stylus 2025 in smoothness
  • Camera drop-off on ultrawide and macro
  • No wireless charging
  • Galaxy A56 offers better value for $50 more
Read the full review at Android Police →

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