Samsung launched the Galaxy A36 5G in India in March 2025 at Rs 32,999 for 8 GB/128 GB. It moved from Exynos to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and brought Samsung's longer support policy of six OS upgrades and six years of security patches to the A3x series for the first time, along with some Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search.
The design is slimmer and lighter at 195 g, with a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED screen and a new pill-shaped camera island. Glass on both sides and IP67 protection give it a solid feel. Performance is a modest improvement over the A35, adequate for daily use but well behind gaming-focused rivals like the iQOO Z10 and Poco X7 Pro in the same bracket.
Samsung finally raised charging to 45W, a welcome change that cuts refill times considerably. The 5000 mAh battery delivers dependable all-day use. Cameras are a 50 MP main with OIS, 8 MP ultrawide and 5 MP macro, with a 12 MP selfie camera. The microSD slot was removed, so choosing the right storage at purchase matters more than before.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 32,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | March 2025 |
| Segment | Mid-range |
| Display | 6.7-inch, Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2340 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main (OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP67 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 195 g |
What we like
- 45W charging finally arrives
- Six years of updates
- Lighter and slimmer than the A35
- IP67 protection
What could be better
- Performance trails gaming-focused rivals
- No microSD slot
- Macro camera adds little
Who should buy it
Buyers who want a long-supported, water-resistant Samsung mid-ranger with faster charging.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.