Samsung Galaxy A36
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm · 195 g
The Samsung Galaxy A36 launched in India on 3 March 2025 and costs ₹32,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 3 March 2025).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Its 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 90% of the 60 other phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹32,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Display
- 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP67
- Weight
- 195 g
- India launch
- 3 March 2025
- On sale in India
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Samsung Galaxy A36 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹32,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹35,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹38,999 | launch | — |
Samsung Galaxy A36 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | Not confirmed |
| Pixel density | Not confirmed |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,015 single-core / 2,828 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.96-inch sensor, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Macro camera | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15, One UI 7 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 6 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 53/100 | — | 96% |
| Camera | Camera: 36/100 | — | 100% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 30% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 40/100 | — | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 66/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 37/100 | — | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 45/100 | — | 90% |
| Display | Display: 76/100 | — | 76% |
| Software support | Software support: 88/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 80/100 | — | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 38/100 | — | 96% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000
- Its 5,000 mAh battery is larger than only 0% of the 77 other phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000 we track.
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 14% of the 77 other phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 77 other phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000 we track.
- Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,828) is faster than only 16% of the 69 other phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000 we track.
- Its 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 90% of the 60 other phones priced ₹25,000–₹41,000 we track.
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Sources
- Notebookcheck Sept 2025 India price cut report (accessed 17 October 2026)
Notes: Launch prices are effective prices per press coverage (MRPs 35,999/38,999/41,999). Sept 2025 India price cut to Rs 25,999 start (Notebookcheck, undated day, no current row). Charging conflict: press coverage 45W vs Geektopia 25W (45W used). Update policy, front camera details, video modes, glass and resolution not confirmed this pass; front 12MP taken from spec sheet listing without separate confirmation. India sale date unclear. Researched via search-index extracts only.
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