Introduction
The next generation of Galaxy A models are here, and there’s a midranger for everyone! Today we meet the Galaxy A36, the most balanced of Samsung’s new midrangers.
There was a time when Galaxy A numbers were meant to differentiate screen sizes – the higher the number, the bigger the slab. Remember the Galaxy A73 or Galaxy A90, which were once the biggest A phones? Samsung has finally settled on a universal display size, and the A16, A26, A36, and A56 all get 6.7-inch AMOLED screens.
You might ask, what else is new in the Galaxy A36 besides its “superb intelligence”? Well, apart from its slightly larger 6.7-inch display and updated software, you also get 45W fast wired charging and a different hardware platform with a slight bump in GPU performance.
Samsung Galaxy A36 Camera
The three cameras at the back are carried over from the Galaxy A35 – 50MP OIS primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 5MP macro. There’s a 12MP front camera, but that might seem less than the A35’s 13MP, but it’s actually a better unit, so it’s a camera upgrade if you’re counting.
Samsung Galaxy A36 Battery
The Galaxy A36 has the same battery capacity as the A35 – 5000mAh, but we’re glad Samsung has bumped up the maximum charging power to 45W.
Finally, the Galaxy A36 boots Android 15 with One UI 7 out of the box, and is expected to see six major Android versions in the coming years.
Samsung Galaxy A36 Specifications:
- Body: 162.9×78.2×7.4mm, 195g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+); IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes).
- Display: 6.70″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak), 1080x2340px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 385ppi; Always-on display.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm): Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 710.
- Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
OS/Software: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7. - Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.96″, PDAF, OIS; Ultra Wide Angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm; Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4.
- Front Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, (Wide).
- Video Capture: Rear Camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS; Front Camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR.
- Battery: 5000mAh; 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4; NFC.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); Stereo speakers; Virtual Proximity Sensing, Circle to Search.
Other small cameras are also Gorilla Updates like the glass Victus+ back panel. Or the updated overall design with a new look for the camera bump, which is now larger.
Unboxing the Galaxy A36
The Galaxy A36 comes in a thin paper box, which contains the phone, a 3A-rated USB-C cable, and a SIM ejection pin.
Samsung Galaxy A36 review
If you want to use 45W fast charging, you can opt for Samsung’s own 45W power adapter or any compatible USB-PD charger. Note that you will need a 5A-rated USB cable to access 45W charging power, unlike the Galaxy S25 series that can do it with a 3A cable.
