Samsung Galaxy A36 (All Variants)

Year

2025

Pricing

Product Price

R 8,399.00

Pricing Note

*Guide price only - based on an available model from retailers

Product Info

Brand

Samsung

Model

Galaxy

Series

A36

Display Size

6.7"

Display Type

AMOLED

RAM

CPU Cores

Octa-Core

OS

Android

Storage / RAM

128GB 6GB RAM,128GB 8GB RAM,256GB 6GB RAM,256GB 8GB RAM,256GB 12GB RAM

Network Technology

Battery Capacity

5000 mAh

Sim type

Cameras (Main)

Triple

Colours

INCLUDED WITH THIS DEVICE

AVAILABILITY

Released

Yes

Available

10 March 2025

MEMORY

Card slot

No

Internal

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

DISPLAY

Type

Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)

Size

6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

BODY

Dimensions

162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)

Weight

195 g (6.88 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +
eSIM
+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)

PLATFORM

OS

Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Chipset

Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 710

MAIN CAMERA

Triple

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 123, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12um
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

Single

12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR

COMMS

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

No

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

SOUND

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

No

BATTERY

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min

FEATURES

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION

Colours

Lavender, Black, White, Lime

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A36 Review: Premium Mid-Range Contender Hits South Africa

The Samsung Galaxy A36 arrives in South Africa at R 28 499, packing flagship-inspired features ideal for budget-conscious users craving performance. Let's break down its key specs:

Display & Build: A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen steals the show with 120Hz smoothness, 1900-nit peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection -rare at this price.

Performance: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip handles multitasking smoothly across its RAM options (6GB-12GB). With Android 15 and 6 major OS upgrades promised, this phone future-proofs well beyond rivals.

Camera Prowess: The 50MP OIS main shooter leads a versatile triple-camera setup, capturing sharp 4K video. The 12MP selfie cam supports 10-bit HDR -a standout for content creators.

Battery & Charging: A 5000mAh battery lasts all day, while 45W fast charging hits 66% in 30 minutes. Rivals like Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro (R 26 999) offer faster 67W charging but skip 5G.

Consider Alternatives: For similar budgets, the 5G-enabled Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro (108MP camera, 67W charging) and Huawei Nova 12i (5500mAh battery) compete, but Samsung's display quality and update policy give the A36 an edge for long-term users.

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