Key features

Display — 6.7" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits, FHD+ The A36 carries the same 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel as the A26 but pushes peak brightness up to 1,200 nits, making it noticeably more usable outdoors in direct sunlight. The 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and animations smooth, FHD+ resolution sits at 1080×2340 (~385 PPI), and Vision Booster ensures colours stay vivid even in bright environments. Eye Care certification reduces blue light, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects the front.

Performance — Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 This is where the A36 steps up significantly over the A26. It swaps Samsung's in-house Exynos chip for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 — the first time Samsung has used a Qualcomm chip in the A series in years — delivering a meaningful boost in CPU, GPU, and NPU performance. The 8GB RAM handles heavy multitasking and gaming with ease, while the 256GB UFS 2.2 storage gives you generous room for apps, photos, and media. A 15% larger vapour chamber keeps thermals in check during extended gaming sessions.

Camera — 50MP OIS triple rear system + 12MP HDR front The rear setup consists of a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro — a step up from the 2MP macro on the A26. The front camera jumps to 12MP with Video HDR, making it noticeably better for selfies and video calls in mixed lighting. Both cameras support 4K at 30fps. AI tools include Enhanced Object Eraser, Edit Suggestion, Scene Optimiser, Nightography for low-light shooting, and custom AI-generated filters.

Battery — 5,000mAh with 45W super fast charging The battery capacity stays at 5,000mAh, but the A36 upgrades charging speed to 45W — a first for the Galaxy A series — bringing estimated full charge time down to around 50 minutes. Samsung rates it at up to 29 hours of video playback, making it a genuinely all-day and then some device. The charging limit mode is also available to preserve long-term battery health.

Build & durability — IP67, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, 7.4mm Like the A26, the A36 carries IP67 water and dust resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back. It's slightly slimmer at 7.4mm (vs 7.7mm on the A26) and weighs 195g. The design introduces a single grouped camera module with a clean linear layout and a 'Radiance' inspired colour theme — available in Awesome Black, Lavender, White, and Lime. Security is handled by an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and EAL5+ certified Samsung Knox Vault.

Software & AI — Android 15, One UI 7, 6 years of updates The A36 ships with Android 15 and One UI 7, backed by six major OS upgrades and six years of security patches. Galaxy AI features include Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Chat Assist, Transcript Assist, and AI-powered photo editing tools baked into both the camera app and gallery.

Connectivity — 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C Full connectivity package: 5G Sub-6GHz, Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC for contactless payments, GPS with GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, and USB-C. The 3.5mm headphone jack is retained, and the dedicated dual SIM + microSD tray is present.