Samsung Galaxy A36
2025Software supported
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent display
- Long software support
- IP67 durability
- Glass design
- MicroSD support
- Good battery life
What to consider
- Slow charging
- No telephoto lens
- Plastic frame
- Noticeable bezels
- Exynos gaming performance
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 1100 nits (HBM)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 1100 nits (HBM)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Adreno 710
- RAM
- 6GB
- AnTuTu score
- 613492 (v10)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 18 hours of web browsing
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.4, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
- Weight
- 195 g
- Materials
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
- Water resistance
- IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Excellent (A+)
from 241,9 €
The screen and glass back are scratch-free. The frame has no signs of wear. Battery capacity is at least 90%.
Very Good (A)
from 241,9 €
In very good condition. Minimal signs of use.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy A36.
Inaccurate virtual proximity sensor
ModerateLack of a physical sensor; relies on software and accelerometer.
Camera shutter lag
MinorOptimization of image processing by the Exynos processor.
Performance degradation due to heat
ModerateThe plastic frame does not dissipate heat as well as aluminium.
Slow optical fingerprint sensor
MinorA more affordable optical sensor is used instead of ultrasonic.
Repairs and Parts7/10 iFixit / Samsung Official
Battery Replacement
The battery is glued in, but Samsung's 'pull-tab' system makes removal easier than before.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components as it is attached to the frame.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Spare parts are widely available from both official and third-party repair shops.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
185 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Budget-conscious student
Needs a reliable phone that lasts through a day of lectures and takes good photos of notes.
- Affordable price used
- Long battery life
- MicroSD slot for study materials
Social media casual user
Primarily uses Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, and values a good screen for content consumption.
- Bright AMOLED display
- Good 50MP main camera
- Stylish glass design
Elderly user
Needs a clear screen and a device that won't become slow over the years.
- Large and clear display
- 6 years of security updates
- IP67 water resistance protects against accidents
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Supports all Baltic and Finnish frequency bands, including new 5G n78 and n28 networks.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The A37 offers faster 45W charging and a new Exynos 1680 chip, but the A36 has a significantly better price-to-quality ratio in 2026.
| Feature | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging speed | 25W | 45W |
| Screen brightness | 1100 nits | 1400 nits |
| Price | Affordable | Expensive |
The Pixel 9a offers better camera software and a cleaner Android experience, but the Galaxy A36 wins with its larger screen and microSD card slot.
| Feature | Galaxy A36 | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Camera quality | Good | Excellent |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.1" |
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