Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review

Overview

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is a mid-range smartphone with a cutting-edge design that doesn't compromise on comfort, aesthetics, or resilience. It stands out with its flat-edged silhouette, premium glass back, and minimalistic vibe, striking the right balance between style and functionality. It provides a vivid display, excellent battery life, enhanced performance and connectivity, and a very good camera all supported by various AI features that turn this smartphone into a perfect companion for any lifestyle. Our in-depth Samsung Galaxy A36 5G review commences below with an overview of the model's specifications and what's in the box.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px (FHD+). It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and its peak global brightness is nearing 1100 nits (measured). Both the front and the back are covered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+. The smartphone has a 12MP GalaxyCore GC12A2 selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The trio of rear shooters comprises a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, an 8MP GalaxyCore GC08A3 ultra-wide unit with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 5MP GC05A2 macro lens. A 5000 mAh battery powers the device supporting 45W fast charging. Processing power depends on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (SM6475-AB) Mobile Platform. The 4nm chipset combines a 2.4GHz octa-core CPU and an Adreno GPU with 6GB/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB of non-expandable UFS storage. The smartphone is equipped with a dual Nano-SIM card tray with both slots supporting the following network bands: 2G GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8), 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B4, B5, B8), 4G FDD-LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28A, B28B, B66), 4G TDD-LTE (B38, B40, B41), and 5G (n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78). Aside from the two Nano-SIM cards, the Galaxy A36 5G also supports up to two eSIM cards. NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Cast Display are also supported. The device is equipped with a USB Type-C port, stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It runs on Android 15 with One UI 7.0 on top and works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou. An IP67 rating for protection against spills of liquids and dust is specified.

Complete Samsung Galaxy A36 5G specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Unboxing

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is placed in a simple white box with a photo of the device on the lid together with the brand and model names. The box is very lightweight and compact due to the lack of a charger inside. The things that accompany the smartphone in the box include:

• USB Type-C cable
• SIM tray pick
• Paperwork