UAE Price
AED 1,099
India Price
₹29,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB is Samsung's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,099 in the UAE and ₹29,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB excels with its 120Hz Super AMOLED display peaking at 1900 nits, delivering vivid outdoor visibility, and 45W charging that hits 66% in 30 minutes—rare at this price. Its 41:28h battery endurance and 2000-cycle lifespan ensure multi-year reliability. Ideal for urban commuters in Dubai or Delhi who need all-day battery, fast charging, and 5G connectivity without flagship pricing. However, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 struggles with sustained gaming loads, throttling after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 1099, it’s competitive because no rival offers 1900-nit peak brightness and 45W charging under AED 1200. In India at ₹29999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers better thermals and 120W charging for ₹28999. The A36’s display and charging are compelling, but its mid-tier chip undermines its premium feel.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 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 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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 |
| 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 + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| 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 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime |
| Models | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W |
| SAR | 1.07 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 0.53 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 243.99 / £ 236.31 / € 244.95 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 613492 (v10) GeekBench: 2917 (v6) 3DMark: 912 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1233 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 11:38h |
| Energy | Class C |
| Battery | 41:28h endurance, 2000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A36.
Yes, it remains a solid value for budget-conscious buyers in 2026 due to its reliable performance and ongoing software support. The price point ensures you get a dependable daily driver without overspending.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB is priced at AED 1099 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB is priced at ₹29999 in India. It is available through Samsung's official stores and leading e-commerce platforms nationwide.
The camera delivers clear, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and decent detail. Night mode improves low-light shots, though fine textures may soften in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy users can expect it to last until late evening with power-saving enabled.
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