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Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36 is positioned for mid-range Android and Samsung value at a $329 editorial reference. Its main advantage should outweigh this documented drawback: Foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs. The linked source confirms model identity, but purchase-critical specifications remain unverified until field-level review.
Buying verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 is best suited to mid-range Android and Samsung value. Compare alternatives if this documented drawback would undermine that fit: Foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs.
Editorial score
8.2 / 10
Limited source confidence
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.
Official product reference found — field-level verification pending. 1 cited page is listed for product identity or support, but none has been used to verify an individual specification. Treat all listed specs as editorial reference data and confirm purchase-critical details with the manufacturer.
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Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want mid-range Android and Samsung value.
- Skip it if confirm samsung galaxy a36's display, chipset, and memory for the exact us configuration.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Buyer fit for Samsung Galaxy A36 is clearly defined around mid-range Android and Samsung value
- Primary use case for Samsung Galaxy A36 is clearly defined around mid-range Android and Samsung value
- Shortlist role for Samsung Galaxy A36 is clearly defined around mid-range Android and Samsung value
Cons
- Confirm Samsung Galaxy A36's display, chipset, and memory for the exact US configuration
- Samsung Galaxy A36's $329 figure is an editorial reference, not a live retailer offer
- Samsung Galaxy A36 has field-level citations for 0 of 24 listed specifications
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
These are editorial estimates, not laboratory measurements. Limited source confidence; 0% of listed specification fields currently have field-level citations.
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
- Samsung Galaxy A36 5G product page · Samsung · accessed Aug 24, 2026 · US Product reference only — individual specifications are not yet field-verified.
Editorial specification note
The cited Samsung page confirms model identity as of 2026-08-24. Individual specification fields remain unknown until field-level review.
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 · An official product reference is listed, but no specification has a field-level citation 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 |
|---|