Samsung Galaxy A36 12GB RAM
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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Key Specs
Android
v15
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Performance
(Very Good)
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) |
| 12 GB / 8 GB RAM |
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Display
(Excellent)
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| 6.7 inches (17.02 cm); Super AMOLED |
| 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| 120 Hz Refresh Rate |
| Gorilla Glass Protection |
| Bezel-less with punch-hole display |
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Rear Camera
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(Very Good)
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Triple Camera Setup
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| LED Flash |
| 4k @30fps Video Recording |
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| 12 MP Wide Angle Lens |
| 4k @30 fps Video Recording |
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| 5000 mAh |
| 45W Super Fast Charging; USB Type-C port |
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General
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| SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| 5G Supported |
| 128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable |
| Dust Resistant, Water Resistant |
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Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
- Pros
- Excellent multimedia output
- Smooth & capable One UI 7
- Reliable camera setup
- 6 years of software support
- Cons
- No expandable storage
- Performance could be better
- Verdict
The Galaxy A36 starts at Rs 32,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, with the top-end 12GB+256GB model priced at Rs 38,999. For what it offers, the A36 holds good value - especially if you prioritise a polished software experience (with AI features) and a premium-looking design. Its cameras are reliable, though low-light performance could have been better. And, as expected from a Samsung device, the multimedia experience remains one of its biggest strengths.Its closest competitors are the Vivo V50 (rev
Read full ReviewSamsung Galaxy A36 12GB RAM Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 2, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 6 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Years |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |||||||||
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 | |||||||||
| RAM | 12 GB / 8 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||||
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Performance Test Results
Gaming Test Results
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 385 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.64 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus Plus |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 87.8 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 162.7 mm |
| Width | 78 mm |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP67, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Filters Touch to focus Awesome Intelligence Best face Auto trim Instant slo mo |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1280x720 @ 240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Slow Motion Video Pro Mode |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||
| Flash | No | |||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||
| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 45W Super Fast Charging, 66% in 30 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| External Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.071 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Samsung Galaxy A36 12GB RAM Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.7", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
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