The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, launched on March 2, 2025 alongside Galaxy A56 5G, brings premium features to the mid-range segment in India. It targets budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance and vibrant displays.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G measures 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm and weighs 195 grams features a glass front and back with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, plus a plastic frame for durability.
6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate with resolution stands at 1080 x 2340 pixels (~385 PPI), with peak brightness up to 1200 nits for outdoor visibility and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The punch-hole design yields ~86.5% screen-to-body ratio, supporting vibrant colors and smooth scrolling.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor with Android 15
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (SM6475-AB) chipset, built on a 4nm process. The octa-core CPU configuration includes four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz for performance tasks and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz for efficiency, paired with an Adreno 710 GPU. It supports Galaxy AI features and delivers AnTuTu scores around 613,492 for smooth multitasking in India’s mid-range segment.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G ships with Android 15 and One UI 7 out of the box. One UI 7 includes Galaxy AI tools like Circle to Search, Live Translate, and Note Assist, plus Always On Display customization and Knox security.
5000mAh Battery with 45W Super Fast Charging
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G packs a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery, supporting up to 29 hours of video playback or 11-12 hours of active use.
Phone features 45W Super Fast Charging, achieving 36% in 15 minutes, 60% in 30 minutes, and full charge in about 74 minutes with a compatible Samsung charger.
50MP Rear with 12MP Selfie Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, OIS), 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP macro (f/2.4) lens. The main camera captures 12.5MP binned shots by default for better low-light performance, with full 50MP mode available. It supports 4K video at 30fps and features like Nightography and Object Eraser. Ultrawide handles landscapes well but shows slight color shifts, while the macro suits close-ups.
Phone equips a 12MP front-facing selfie camera (f/2.2 aperture, GalaxyCore GC12A2 sensor) in a punch-hole design. It supports 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p at 30fps with 10-bit Super HDR for vibrant selfies and vlogs.
8/12GB RAM with Up to 256GB Storage
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G offers option of 8GB or 12GB RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB storage in India.
All configurations use UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD, suiting media-heavy users. RAM supports virtual expansion for multitasking.
Water Resistant, Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G in India includes Knox security platform with hardware-rooted protection against malware and tampering. Phone supports in-display fingerprint scanner, face recognition, and PIN/pattern/password.
Phone holds an IP67 rating providing complete protection against dust ingress and submersion in up to 1 meter of fresh water for 30 minutes under lab conditions.
Connectivity and Color Options
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G supports comprehensive connectivity options tailored for the modern 5G networks. It includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 (dial band, Wi-Fi 6 with HE80 MIMO), Bluetooth v5.4, NFC for UPI payments, and USB Type-C 2.0. Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) and GPS (with Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS) ensure reliable navigation.
Phone offers four main color options in India: Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome White, and Awesome Lime
Price Under ₹30,000
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G prices in India start at ₹30,999 for the base variant with top variant priced at ₹36,999 depending on configuration and seller. Phone is available on company website, major online platforms and selected offline stores.
| 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage | ₹30,999 |
| 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage | ₹33,999 |
| 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage | ₹36,999 |