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Unbeatable value with a slim, durable design and all the essential features you need await
on Galaxy A36 5G. Capture stunning, studio-grade selfies with the enhanced front camera and easily edit and enhance them with AI Photo Edit tools. The large 6.7″ display makes gaming, scrolling, and movie nights more enjoyable than ever. Enjoy all the awesome perks that come with an A Series phone including Samsung TV Plus and partner offers like three months of free Peacock Premium. Whether you’re staying connected, capturing moments, or browsing, A36 5G gives you premium performance at an affordable price. It’s the smart choice you’ve been waiting for. Awesome price. Amazing value.
¹Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7″ in the full rectangle and 6.5″ accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout. ²Requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors. ³145W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. ⁴Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. ⁵Requires a compatible NFC card from participating bank. See Samsung Wallet FAQ for more information.
Tom O. –
Balances form, function, and price in a nice package
I’m far from a phone enthusiast. My phones have all been relatively mid range Moto G phones over the years and I’ve been reasonably happy with them. My Moto G Stylus (2022) was working fine after almost three years, but was done with security updates and started exhibiting some quirky behaviors like extremely long restarts, a finicky fingerprint reader, and a bit of slow down overall. Given that electronics are about to skyrocket in price, I figured rather than waiting until it was completely unusable, I’d be proactive in getting a new phone until (hopefully) all this instability calms down.My wife’s Moto G Power from 2020 was in rough shape, so I looked at the new mid range Moto G line and was somewhat unimpressed, especially at the continued lack of longer support. When I stumbled upon the A36 for the same price as the Moto G Stylus 5G from the previous year, I figured I’d give it a shot. With a decent SOC, camera, etc. and six years of OS and security updates from Samsung being promised, it seemed like it was time to move away from Moto. We both have Samsung tablets we’ve been happy with, so I wasn’t concerned about One UI being much different from the more vanilla Android the Moto phones have. She loved her A36 so much right out of the box, I figured I’d get one too. Once I had (painlessly) moved everything over from my old phone using the transfer app, I was equally happy.The fast charging is awesome. The battery hasn’t even dipped below 50% for my average day, and I now get 5G with my carrier, which has some speed perks with it. This thing also syncs up much quicker with our wireless Android Auto. I use an adapter with my Honda–ironically the Moto one–and my wife’s newer Subaru has wireless natively, but was hit or miss and ran so slow with her old Moto, but no more!She opted for the purple color, which is nice, and I just went for black because I’m boring. They’re nice looking phones. The sound is loud and clear and I have no complaints, though I have probably heard better. In general, this is a solid mid-range phone that will hopefully last me the full six years it has for support. I’ve already recommended it to my my brother who still uses a flip phone but can’t stand how terrible it is since he had to switch with the 3G shutdown. For those that don’t need latest and greatest, this is a solid pick.
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Vera –
Happy camper so far. Many NICE A56 features, but 6GB RAM isn’t great. Be careful of intl. model.
Got it at a nice price during Prime days, which made the investment (for me) possible. Great screen and camera, nice and stable operation. I don’t play games on it, so haven’t stressed its capabilities. Very happy with extended software support, so plan to use it for a number of years. HOWEVER, I really wish it had more than 6GB RAM (an 8GB model is supposed to be released later this year in the US, to match the rest of the world). Still, I wish it had 12GB+, which would give me more confidence in its long-term viability. I would NOT consider the international version if you’re in the US. After looking up the frequencies the international model can access and those that T-Mobile operates on, there seems to be no overlap. Specifically look up the frequencies for other carriers. I really wanted an A56, but no US model was available. This A36 seems to be a good compromise, with a lot of A56 capabilities.
5 people found this helpful
Jeff Plissken –
Not a bad backup phone
Bought this phone as a backup for a recent trip. Didn’t want to risk my main phone getting stolen or confiscated because reasons. I’ll just cover the main points that some people might care about..Camera:Since I was bringing an actual camera, I didn’t care too much about the camera performance in the Galaxy A36. I had low expectations from such a budget phone. However, the camera performed surprisingly well. It does struggle during indoor low light situations. But pictures taken at night surrounded by city lights looked great. The reason is that the camera does a lot of internal processing and adjusts the brightness/contrast/etc for you. On the flagship Galaxy phones, you can actually control the amount of auto post processing or turn it off. But on the A36, it applies the maximum processing and you can’t change it. Video performance is very good. However, you’re limited in changing some settings. Maximum resolution is 4K but you’re stuck at 30 FPS and can’t be changed to a higher or lower frame rate. Also you can’t use the wide lens. So if you’re taking video, you may need take a few steps back to get the entire scene.Processor:Despite the lower CPU and RAM specs, it performed well. I mostly used Google Maps to help me get around town and it did not stutter. Also used IG and Lightroom for image editing without any issues. I don’t game at all on my phones, but I would not recommend gaming on this due to the lower specs. Probably livestreaming is not a great idea either.Screen:Screen is bright and clear. I don’t watch movies on my phone, so I can’t comment on that. But it’s fine for web surfing and social media. I did notice some lag or sensitivity issues though. If you’re a fast typer on the screen, this might be an issue for you.Glitches:Only glitch I’ve experienced was with the orientation sensor. When I launch the camera and rotate the phone to landscape, the camera is stuck in portrait. I have to tap or shake the phone few times and then it finally rotates. Same thing when using maps/navigation. The dashboard on my rental car tilts forward. So the phone screen “flipped” the app upside down. When I picked the phone up to get the right orientation, it took a full minute. Maybe I got a dud unit.Talk:I didn’t use this phone at all for voice calls. So I can’t comment on the sound quality.Build Quality:It’s plastic. I wish more phones were made of plastic. Glass back phones look pretty but they also add weight and fragility. The A36 is very light and easy to hold.Overall:Not a bad phone for the price range. Probably not fair to compare it to the main Galaxy S phones, but if I had to do it again, I’d probably get a used Galaxy S23. Since this is just a backup phone for me, I’ll likely hold on to it.
17 people found this helpful
Vanessa Diaz –
Great phone!! 💜
Very nice! So beautiful, love it 💜 It’s fast, great screen quality and super fast charging. Battery duration is great for me. It also has great camera, takes very nice and clear pictures and the price is okay, not so expensive. I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a high quality phone without the high prize.
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Sabrina Randall –
Great Phone!
Very high quality phone and it was easy to set up and get operational. It was brand new so there weren’t any issues or missing parts. The screen size is perfect and large enough. It has great storage for photos and videos. It’s very durable and there aren’t any issues with traveling and connecting to WiFi. The battery life is long-lasting.
5 people found this helpful
TheKaizenOne –
Great Phone for My Step-Son – Perfect Balance of Features and Price
I bought the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G for my step-son’s birthday, and so far, it seems like the perfect phone for him. The screen is sharp, the performance is smooth, and he loves having 5G connectivity for faster browsing and gaming. It’s a great balance of features without being too expensive, which was important to me.The camera is solid for everyday photos, and he’s been able to customize it with his favorite apps and widgets without any issues. The battery life also lasts him throughout the day, even with heavy use, which is a huge plus for a teenager.Overall, I’m really happy with this purchase—it’s a great option for someone who needs a reliable, well-rounded phone without the flagship price tag.
7 people found this helpful
Fumar –
Galaxy quality with a down to Earth price.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is everything I could have hoped for and more, and the guarantee ofsix years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates brings real peace of mind. The 5000mAh battery lasts so long, I only charge every 5-8 days…. granted my usage is lower than an average user and I run power save mode. The camera is the same camera you will get every new Galaxy except the S25 ultra. The Awesome Lavender color is beautiful and has an almost opalescent quality that becomes more profound in direct sunlight. It weighs a bit more than my old S8 but it also has a larger screen and is easier for me to type on with my big hands. Well done Samsung.
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Janine L. Villasenor –
Reasonably priced phone
It’s a good phone, reasonable priced. Unlocked 🔓 so you can move to other companies quickly if necessary. A bit heavy for my liking but it does have big screen. Pre loaded with many apps but was able to take off the ones I don’t use. Overall satisfied with my purchase
MiracleBeliever –
Great Expectations…Great Rewards…Great Disappointments
I got 2 of these SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G devices (one BLACK, one LAVENDER)to replace my 2 2021 SAMSUNG Galaxy A32 5G devices(ONLY because the A32 security updates ended andthe A36 purportedly provides 6 years of Android OS upgrades and security updates).Overall, I’m adequately satisfied and recommend the A36(despite its weaknesses and frustrations).Hereinbelow I’ve provided ratings (based on 5 stars)for each individual aspect of my PROS & CONS.PROS:1. (4/5) My 2 A36 devices perform exactly as described in Samsung’s technical specifications and in 4 critical reviews.2. (5/5) The 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display is AWESOME (super-bright, crisp, clear).3. (4/5) For the A36, Samsung provides BOTH 6 years of Android OS upgradesAND 6 years of security updates (which may NOT be realistic IN ACTUALITYfor the reasons detailed hereinbelow in CONS).CONS:1. (2/5) Battery drain is much faster/greater in A36 than A32when both are used in exactly the same way(even though all background actions are turned OFFin both the A32 & A36 and all unused apps are in DEEP SLEEP).– When brand new, the A32 lasted 3-4 days.– Used exactly the same way, the brand new A36 lasts only 1-2 days(even though the A36 CPU and GPU are somewhat moreenergy-efficient than the A32 CPU and GPU).– INEXPLICABLE2. (2/5) Even though Samsung advertises/features 45W fast charging in the A36,it is NOT sensible to use 45W fast charging on a regular basis.WHY NOT?A. I used a Samsung 45W FAST charger and another Samsung 15W chargerto charge my new Samsung Galaxy A36.– With the 45W charger, it took ca. 39 minutes to charge my A36 from ca. 30% to 100%.– With the 15W charger, it took ca. 67 minutes to charge my A36 from ca. 29% to 100%.B. 45W/15W = 3 times the NOMINAL charging rate67minutes/39minutes ==> ONLY 1.72 times the ACTUAL charging rate[i.e., the 45W charger took 58% (NOT 1/3) of the time needed by the 15W charger].C. ALSO, 67minutes – 39minutes ==> 28 minutes saved.That minimal time-saving is not significant for me,especially when one considers the potentially-disastrousBATTERY-LIFESPAN DAMAGE from charging a lithium batteryat 45W vs 15W (SEE SUMMARY TABLE hereinbelow),especially if the A36’s NON-user-REPLACEABLE batterywere to die before the 6 years of ANDROID OS and security updates(viz., long after the 1-year warranty will have already expired andone is forced to buy another new device).===============SUMMARY TABLE:===============Charging Rate_____(20–85% @ 45W)___(0–100% @ 45W)___(20–85% @ 15W)___(0–100% @15W)Charging Cycles_____~1600–2000_________~500–700________~1800–2200________~600–900Lifespan (years)______~4.5–5.5_____________~1.5–2.5__________~5–6______________~2–3===============Bottom-line REASONS why it’s OPTIMAL to use ONLY a 15W chargerto charge ANY Lithium-ion BATTERY from 20%–85% ONLY:– Avoids high-voltage wear (85–100%)– Avoids low-voltage stress (<15–20%)– Provides solid use (1-2 days between charges)– Maximizes BATTERY lifespan without requiring micromanagement– Well-matched with adaptive charging features– Minimal risk of lithium plating3. (1/5) A36 warranty is ONLY 1 year (even though Samsung purportedlyprovides 6 years of ANDROID OS upgrades and security updates)AND the battery is NOT user-replaceable.Consequently, one MUST effectively buy a new deviceif A36 battery dies after 1st warranty year.Moreover, as is self-evident in the SUMMARY TABLE above,the advertised/featured 45W fast charging SHORTENS battery lifespanto approximately 1-2 years, especially since 45W fast charginggenerates heat and accelerates battery wear,especially if used daily and/or in warm environments.– PLEASE NOTE that ALL the latter realities areINCOMPATIBLE with 6 years of REAL A36 support by Samsung.WHY/HOW?A. Samsung officially supports the A36 with 6 years of Android OS upgradesand 6 years of security patches.Consequently, this creates a user expectation of device longevity(i.e., that the phone will remain usable for at least 6 years).B. However, in ACTUALITY, the reality of having ONLY a 1-Year WarrantyAND a Non-user-Replaceable Battery is that after 1 year,the non-user-replaceable battery is no longer covered under warranty.Moreover, even though the battery can technically be replaced in service centers,Samsung does not make this convenient or affordable.Consequently, if the A36 battery degrades or dies(which seems highly likely in 1-2 years with 45W fast charging),Samsung’s solution seems to be “buy a new phone”.SO WHAT’S THE INCOMPATIBILITY?C. Samsung is advertising 6 years of software support for a devicewhose core hardware component (battery)may realistically fail in 1-2 years (especially with 45W FAST charging).Without a convenient or affordable official battery replacement program,most users will have to replace the device entirely,thus making the 6-year support promise UNrealistic.4. (1/5) Samsung’s “Easy Setup” is NOT easy(it’s GLITCHY and UNRELIABLE and cost me a LOT OF WASTED TIME).Consequently, I gave up and started over again by using the trivially-EASYSamsung and Google and WhatsApp BACKUP/RESTORE functionalitiesto quickly/easily MIRROR onto each new A36 EVERYTHING that I have on each A32.5. (2/5) The A36’s SETTINGS’ sub-sub-sub-submenus are CONVOLUTED andUNNECESSARILY complicated compared to the A32’s SETTINGS’ functionalities.– In order to ensure everything is setup as one wishes in the A36,one MUST click EVERY setting to locate functionalities that are nowHIDDEN/BURIED in the A36 but were immediately visible/findable in the A32.– WHY? Samsung?6. (1/5) Digital assistants (like Google’s Gemini, Samsung’s Bixby, etc.) are SECURITY RISKS.Consequently, I don’t use them at all, BUT Google has made it almost impossibleto deactivate Gemini in Android 15 without adversely affecting functionality.The best I could do is to NOT give Gemini a voice by selectingGoogle Assistant instead AND canceling all their active listening.
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I was worried initially when I bought the phone since it was inexpensive but I was wrong. The A36 5G is great 👍🏾 phone. I use my phone 📱 more than the average users listening to music for more than 12 hours a day. Using multiple apps for work 6 days a week 12 plus hours a day, this phone 📱 delivers 🙌🏾 I been using this phone for the past 3 months without any glitches or problems! I highly recommend this A36 5G Samsung phone 📲 Buy it!