Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is a mid-range 5G smartphone that combines a large 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, a triple-camera system with optical image stabilization, a 5,000mAh battery, 45W wired charging, stereo speakers, and long-term Android software support.

Announced on March 2, 2025, the Galaxy A36 5G was released on March 10, 2025. The phone features a slim glass design with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, a plastic frame, IP67 water and dust resistance, and up to 12GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage.

Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G measures 162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm and weighs 195 grams.

It features a glass front and glass back, both protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, combined with a plastic frame. The 7.4mm body gives the phone a relatively slim profile despite its large 6.7-inch display and 5,000mAh battery.

The Galaxy A36 5G is available in four colors:

• Lavender
• Black
• White
• Lime

The phone also carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. This means it is dust-tight and designed to withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes under specified laboratory conditions.

An optical fingerprint scanner is built into the display, providing biometric authentication.

SIM and Network Connectivity

The Galaxy A36 5G supports GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G network technologies.

Depending on the regional version, the phone supports Nano-SIM + eSIM configurations. Some versions support Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM, with a maximum of two active SIM profiles at a time.

5G connectivity allows the device to connect to compatible next-generation cellular networks, while GSM, HSPA, and LTE provide compatibility with earlier mobile network technologies.

Display

The Galaxy A36 5G features a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The display has a resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and approximately 385 pixels per inch. The screen-to-body ratio is approximately 86.5%.

Brightness reaches up to 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM) and up to 1,900 nits peak brightness, helping improve visibility in bright outdoor conditions.

The 120Hz refresh rate allows scrolling, animations, supported applications, and compatible games to appear smoother than on a traditional 60Hz display.

The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, offering additional resistance against everyday scratches and accidental damage.

Software and Operating System

The Galaxy A36 5G launched with Android 15 and Samsung's One UI 8.5 interface according to the supplied specifications.

Samsung provides support for up to six major Android OS updates, giving the device an extended software-support lifecycle.

One UI provides Samsung's customized Android experience, including personalization features, multitasking tools, security functions, and integration with the Galaxy ecosystem.

The long software-support period makes the phone suitable for users who intend to keep their device for several years.

Performance and Processor

The Galaxy A36 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, manufactured using a 4nm process.

The processor uses an octa-core CPU configuration consisting of:

• 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
• 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55

Graphics processing is handled by the Adreno 710 GPU.

This combination provides a balance of CPU performance and power efficiency for everyday activities such as web browsing, social media, video streaming, photography, multitasking, productivity applications, and gaming.

The 4nm chipset also helps reduce power consumption compared with older-generation processors built using larger manufacturing processes.

Memory and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is available in several configurations:

• 128GB + 6GB RAM
• 128GB + 8GB RAM
• 256GB + 6GB RAM
• 256GB + 8GB RAM
• 256GB + 12GB RAM

The phone uses UFS 2.2 storage.

There is no microSD card slot, meaning users cannot expand the internal storage with a memory card. Buyers should therefore select the appropriate storage capacity when purchasing the device.

The 256GB versions provide additional space for applications, games, photographs, videos, documents, and offline media.

Triple Rear Camera System

The Galaxy A36 5G features a triple rear-camera setup.

The main camera is a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.96-inch sensor size, and 0.8µm pixels.

It includes phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) and optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS helps reduce the effect of hand movement when taking photographs and recording video.

The primary camera is joined by an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 123-degree field of view.

The ultrawide sensor has a 1/4.0-inch sensor size and 1.12µm pixels, making it suitable for landscapes, architecture, group photography, and scenes where a wider perspective is needed.

The third camera is a 5-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture, designed for close-up photography.

Camera features include:

• LED flash
• Panorama
• HDR

Rear Camera Video

The rear cameras support video recording at up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.

The phone can also record:

• 1080p at 30fps
• 1080p at 60fps

Gyroscope-based electronic image stabilization (gyro-EIS) helps reduce unwanted movement and camera shake during video recording.

Selfie Camera

The Galaxy A36 5G features a 12-megapixel front-facing wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

The front camera supports:

• 4K video at 30fps
• 1080p video at 30fps
• 10-bit HDR video

The selfie camera is suitable for selfies, video calls, social media content, and front-facing video recording.

Audio and Speakers

The Galaxy A36 5G features stereo speakers, providing a wider audio experience when watching videos, listening to music, or playing games.

The phone does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Wired headphones therefore require a USB Type-C connection or a compatible USB Type-C audio adapter.

Wireless Connectivity

The Galaxy A36 5G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, including dual-band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.

Bluetooth connectivity is provided through Bluetooth 5.4, with support for A2DP and Low Energy (LE).

The device also supports NFC, although NFC availability may vary depending on the market or regional model.

For positioning and navigation, the phone supports:

• GPS
• Galileo
• GLONASS
• BDS
• QZSS

There is no FM radio.

USB Connectivity

The Galaxy A36 5G uses a USB Type-C 2.0 port with support for USB On-The-Go (OTG).

The USB-C port can be used for charging, wired data transfer, and compatible peripherals.

Sensors and Biometrics

The Galaxy A36 5G includes:

• Optical under-display fingerprint sensor
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Compass
• Virtual proximity sensing

The fingerprint sensor provides biometric authentication, while the accelerometer and gyroscope support screen orientation, motion detection, gaming, and various applications.

Virtual proximity sensing is used for proximity-related functions without requiring a conventional physical proximity sensor.

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A36 5G is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

It supports 45W wired charging.

According to the supplied specifications, the device can reach approximately 66% charge in 30 minutes and 100% charge in around 68 minutes under the specified charging conditions.

Actual charging times can vary depending on the charger, temperature, battery condition, usage, and other factors.

The 5,000mAh capacity provides a substantial battery reserve for everyday activities such as browsing, messaging, social media, video streaming, photography, gaming, navigation, and calls.

Colors

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is available in:

• Lavender
• Black
• White
• Lime

Availability may vary by market and storage configuration.

Model Numbers

The Galaxy A36 5G is available under several model numbers:

• SM-A366E
• SM-A366E/DS
• SM-A366B
• SM-A366B/DS
• SM-A366U
• SM-A366U1
• SM-A366W

Regional models may differ in cellular bands, SIM configurations, NFC availability, and other connectivity features.

SAR Ratings

The supplied SAR values for the Galaxy A36 5G are:

SAR:

• Head: 1.07 W/kg

EU SAR:

• Head: 0.53 W/kg
• Body: 1.29 W/kg

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – Key Specifications

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is a well-equipped mid-range smartphone built around a large 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 5G connectivity, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 4nm processor, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Its triple rear-camera system includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera. The main camera supports 4K video recording, while the 12MP front camera adds 4K recording and 10-bit HDR video.

The phone also offers up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage, although there is no microSD card slot for expansion.

Other notable features include IP67 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an under-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C connectivity, and 45W wired charging.

With Android 15, One UI 8.5, and support for up to six major Android OS updates, the Galaxy A36 5G is designed to remain supported for an extended period. Its combination of a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, capable Snapdragon chipset, OIS-equipped main camera, large battery, fast charging, and 5G connectivity makes it a comprehensive Samsung mid-range smartphone.