Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G features a slim design with a thickness of 7.4 mm and a width of 78.2 mm, making it comfortable to hold. Weighing 195 g, it strikes a balance between portability and durability. With an IP67 rating, it offers waterproof protection, ensuring resilience against dust and water. Its height measures 162.9 mm, with a volume of 94.27 cm³. However, it does not have a rugged build, nor can it be folded.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G features a vibrant 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px, offering a pixel density of 385 ppi for sharp visuals. It supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a typical brightness of up to 1200 nits. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, ensuring durability against scratches and drops, while also supporting HDR10 and HDR10+ for enhanced color and contrast. Additionally, it includes an Always-On Display feature, though it does not support Dolby Vision.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and 12GB of RAM, offering smooth performance across tasks. It comes with 256GB of internal storage and utilizes a 4nm semiconductor for efficiency. The device scores 619,557 on AnTuTu and 2,917 on Geekbench 6 (multi-core). It also features DirectX 12 support, a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, and operates on 8 CPU threads, with a CPU speed of 2.4 GHz for high-demand applications.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G features a versatile triple-camera system with a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP wide sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor, all with varying apertures of 1.8f, 2.2f, and 2.4f respectively. It supports optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and continuous autofocus during video recording. The camera also includes HDR support, manual exposure and ISO settings, burst mode, and the ability to capture panoramas. For selfies, the 12MP front camera offers a wide aperture of 2.2f and includes a front-facing flash, although it lacks dual-lens functionality.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G runs on Android 15 and offers a range of privacy and customization options, including location privacy, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. It also supports features like dark mode, split screen, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and provides tools for efficient multitasking such as offloading apps and managing notifications. The device also enables offline voice recognition and tracks the phone's position, but does not support Wi-Fi password sharing or direct OS updates.

The device is equipped with a powerful 5000 mAh battery that supports fast charging at a speed of 45W, ensuring quick power-ups. While it lacks wireless charging capability and a removable battery, it features a battery level indicator to keep track of power levels and is fully rechargeable for long-term use.

The device offers stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality but does not feature a 3.5 mm audio jack, LDAC, aptX Lossless, or a built-in radio.

This device offers 5G support for fast connectivity and comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C for versatile wireless and wired options. It also features a fingerprint scanner, GPS, compass, and an accelerometer for enhanced functionality, though it lacks an external memory slot and certain advanced sensors like infrared or barometer.

This device is equipped with a video light for enhanced photo and video capabilities, though it does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.