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Samsung Galaxy A36
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Samsung Galaxy A36

$299Released 2025

Pros

  • Six generations of OS updates for under $300
  • IP67 water resistance is outstanding at this price point
  • 120Hz Super AMOLED display looks premium
  • 5G connectivity and NFC at budget pricing
  • Reliable 50MP main camera with OIS for steady shots

Cons

  • Slow 25W charging feels dated in 2025
  • Only 6 GB RAM on the base model
  • Ultrawide camera is mediocre at 8MP
  • Plastic build doesn't feel as solid as glass-backed rivals

Full Specifications

SpecSamsung Galaxy A36
SoftwareAndroid 15 (One UI 7)
Body
Weight195 g
MaterialPlastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+
IP ratingIP67
Dimensions162.1 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera13 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@30fps
Telephoto5 MP, f/2.4, macro
Ultrawide8 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree
Memory
RAM6 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Charging25W wired
Display
Size6.6 inches
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution2340 x 1080
Refresh rate120Hz
Brightness (nits)1800
Processor
CPUOcta-core
GPUAdreno 710
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.3

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