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Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36 is strongest when you care about mid-range Android and Samsung value. At about $329, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if mid-range Android matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if no true optical zoom.
Score
8.2 / 10
Reference price
$329
Released
Mar 10, 2025
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 27, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
No official product reference is published for this entry yet. Treat listed specifications as editorial reference data and confirm purchase-critical details with the manufacturer.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want mid-range Android and Samsung value.
- Skip it if foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for mid-range Android
- Software support window is easier to plan around
- Reference US pricing around $329 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Storage and RAM configs get expensive once you leave the base model
Key specs
- Display
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- Super AMOLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 Needs confirmation
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3-class platform Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Camera
7.8
Battery
8.4
Display
8.1
Performance
7.6
Software Support
9
Value
8.8
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Samsung Galaxy A36 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Editorial specification note
Official manufacturer materials, launch documentation, and Snowyme editorial verification as of 2026-07-27.
Editorial price note
Samsung US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
24 tracked specs across 10 groups · No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Display
- Display
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- Super AMOLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 Needs confirmation
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | Super AMOLED Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Needs confirmation |
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3-class platform Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3-class platform Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8GB Needs confirmation |
Storage
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | No microSD Needs confirmation |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 50MP wide Needs confirmation
- Ultra Wide
- 8MP ultra wide Needs confirmation
- Telephoto / Zoom
- No dedicated telephoto Needs confirmation
- Front Camera
- 12MP front Needs confirmation
- Video Capture
- 4K30 video Needs confirmation
| Main Camera | 50MP wide Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | 8MP ultra wide Needs confirmation |
| Telephoto / Zoom | No dedicated telephoto Needs confirmation |
| Front Camera | 12MP front Needs confirmation |
| Video Capture | 4K30 video Needs confirmation |
Battery
- Battery
- 5000mAh Needs confirmation
- Wired Charging
- 45W wired Needs confirmation
- Wireless Charging
- No wireless charging Needs confirmation
| Battery | 5000mAh Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | 45W wired Needs confirmation |
| Wireless Charging | No wireless charging Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- approx. 195g Needs confirmation
- Dimensions
- approx. 162 x 78 x 7.4 mm Needs confirmation
- Build
- Plastic frame, glass front Needs confirmation
| Weight | approx. 195g Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | approx. 162 x 78 x 7.4 mm Needs confirmation |
| Build | Plastic frame, glass front Needs confirmation |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- IP67 Needs confirmation
| Water Resistance | IP67 Needs confirmation |
|---|
Software
- Operating System
- Android 15 with One UI Needs confirmation
- Update Policy
- 6 OS upgrades + 6 years security Needs confirmation
| Operating System | Android 15 with One UI Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | 6 OS upgrades + 6 years security Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC Needs confirmation
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC Needs confirmation |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Under-display fingerprint, face unlock Needs confirmation
| Biometrics | Under-display fingerprint, face unlock Needs confirmation |
|---|