Samsung Galaxy A36

Display6.7" 1080 x 2340 pixels
ChipsetQualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery5000 mAh
Galaxy A36 product photo
7.4GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced
2025, March 02
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight
195 g (6.88 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Durability
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Platform

OS
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 710
AnTuTu (v11, est.)
613492

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Type
UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Battery

Type
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min

Misc

Colors
Lavender, Black, White, Lime
Models
SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head)
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
display
6.7" 1080p, 120Hz Super AMOLED120Hz refresh keeps scrolling smooth, and the 1200 nits brightness (rising to 1900 at peak) means you can read the screen in direct sunlight without squinting.
performance
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Adreno 710You can run everyday apps, social media, and lighter games without lag, but it will struggle with intensive 3D titles on high settings.
camera
50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, macroThe 50MP with f/1.8 and OIS takes sharp daylight shots and handles low light better than a smaller sensor; the 123° ultrawide captures group photos and landscapes, though the 5MP macro is a gimmick for close-ups.
battery
5000mAh, roughly 1.5 to 2 days light useYou will get about 6 to 7 hours of continuous screen time on mixed use, or stretch to a day and a half with lighter activity like messaging and browsing.
charging
45W wired, 66% in 30 minSixty-six percent charge in 30 minutes means you can grab a half-hour top-up before leaving the house; full charge takes about 68 minutes on the supplied charger.
durability
IP67, Gorilla Glass Victus+The phone survives dust and up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, so brief dunks in a sink or rain are fine, but it is not rated for extended underwater use.
connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6, dual SIM + eSIM5G sub-6 bands (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) mean fast downloads in covered areas; Wi-Fi 6 is standard for modern routers; the quad-SIM setup (2 active at once) lets you juggle work and personal numbers without a second device.

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