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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Released Mar 28, 2025$400 launch pricePhone

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A36 5G pairs a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display (up to 1,200 nits in Samsung's specs) with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It launched on Android 15 with One UI 7, IP67 protection, stereo speakers and a six-year OS and security update pledge.

Pros

  • 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display rated up to 1,200 nits in high brightness mode
  • 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging
  • IP67 dust and water resistance and stereo speakers on a $399.99 phone
  • Six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates promised
  • 50MP main camera with OIS, plus an 8MP ultra-wide and a 5MP macro camera

Cons

  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 scored about 1,016 single-core and 2,902 multi-core in Geekbench 6 review testing, lower than the Galaxy A35
  • No wireless charging
  • Screen looked dim in direct sunlight and showed washed-out colours and distortion at wide angles in review testing
  • No telephoto camera, and the ultra-wide is only 8MP
47.4Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance34.7
Display46.2
Camera41.7
Battery52.5
Features89.3

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Display

Screen size
6.7 ″
Panel type
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2340
Pixel density
385 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits

Performance

AnTuTu 11
816,934Bottom 23%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)
304,148Bottom 25%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)
133,245Bottom 33%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)
150,052Bottom 17%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)
229,489Bottom 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)
1,016Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
2,902Bottom 33%
RAM (max)
12 GB
Storage options
128/256GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Ultra-wide
8 MP
Max video
4K@30fps
Front camera
12 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
45 W
Wireless charging
0 W

Design

Weight
195 g
Thickness
7.4 mm
IP rating
IP67
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.4
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge
6 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G good in 2026?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G earns an Inno Score of 47.4/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A36 5G pairs a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display (up to 1,200 nits in Samsung's specs) with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It launched on Android 15 with One UI 7, IP67 protection, stereo speakers and a six-year OS and security update pledge.

What is the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G AnTuTu score?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G scores 816,934 points in AnTuTu 11 (CPU 304,148, GPU 133,245, Memory 150,052, UX 229,489). In Geekbench 6 it reaches 1,016 single-core and 2,902 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?

Chipset: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · Screen size: 6.7 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, OPPO A7 Pro 5G, Tecno Camon Slim 4G — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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