Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM Specifications
Key Specs
General
Performance
Display
Design
Rear Camera
Front Camera
Battery
Storage
Network & Connectivity
Multimedia
Sensors
Key Specs |
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| RAM & Storage |
8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 View Details |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
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 View Details | |||||||
| Processor | 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 | 8 GB / 12 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
iQOO 15R
3,078,708
OnePlus 13R
1,709,077
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
1,625,873
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
1,053,896
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
949,300
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
655,225
realme 16
611,679
*Group: 34-55k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10A
8 s
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
15 s
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
20 s
OnePlus 13R
20 s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
24 s
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
24 s
OPPO F33 Pro 5G
33 s
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
iQOO 12 5G
4 %
OnePlus 13R
6 %
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
6 %
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
7 %
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
8 %
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
8 %
Motorola Razr 60
10 %
*Group: 34-55k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
7.3 %
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
18.7 %
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
20.6 %
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
20.6 %
OnePlus 13R
25.4 %
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
28.4 %
iQOO 12 5G
48.0 %
*Group: 34-55k Phones
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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 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 |
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps HD @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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Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM Compare Camera Samples
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
50 MP
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 12GB RAM 256GB
50 MP
Samsung Galaxy A56 12GB RAM 256GB
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Resolution | ||||||||
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||
| Flash | No | |||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @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
(Very Good)
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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
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
24.0 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
21.9 hrs
OnePlus 13R
14.7 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
11.8 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
11.3 hrs
OPPO Reno14 Pro
9.5 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
9.4 hrs
*Group: 34-55k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
0.3 hrs
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
0.7 hrs
OnePlus 13R
0.8 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB 12GB RAM
1.1 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
1.2 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
1.6 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
1.9 hrs
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable 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
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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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 |