Galaxy A36 5G: Sleek & Powerful Entertainer Offering Awesome Intelligence

You shouldn’t have to choose between a phone that lasts and a phone that looks good. With the Galaxy A36 5G, Samsung has eliminated that compromise, delivering a device that’s as resilient as it is elegant. The Galaxy A36 5G is a durable yet stylish device that comes with cutting-edge technology and minimalist design that turns heads – making it both a fashion statement and a technological powerhouse.

With Samsung’s “Awesome Intelligence”, Galaxy A series users can look forward to a collection of AI-powered features designed to enhance your mobile experience. The Galaxy A36 5G in particular, has the perfect balance of fashion and functionality combining a slimmer, more refined design and the impressive durability features. You can now show up and show out in a range of stylish colours¹ that include Awesome Lime and Awesome Black¹ – allowing you to pick the ideal hue for you. 

The Galaxy A36 5G allows you to make a statement with a mix of minimalism and durability. It has a sleeker design and a larger 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate², compared to its predecessors. Designed to provide a more immersive viewing experience, particularly for gaming, video watching and browsing – you can now dive into your favourite content on a larger screen with vibrant sound. 

With immersive and powerful features, the Galaxy A36 5G is an ideal companion for gaming, social media and entertainment. Powered by an Octa-core processor with a 15% larger vapor chamber and 5,000 mAh battery – Galaxy A36 5G offers smoother gameplay and long-lasting performance. Harness the full power of this processor with a robust CPU, GPU and NPU – made to multi-task, play games and stream your favourite shows. 

This Galaxy A36 5G is built with a higher peak brightness of 1,200 nits³, slimmer bezels and flat side frame – offering a slim, stylish feel and finish. In addition, you can now stay connected throughout the day with the 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, giving you up to 29 hours of uninterrupted video playtime. Then, when it’s time to power up, quickly recharge with 45 W Super-Fast Charge⁴.

The Galaxy A36 5G features a clean, linear grouped camera layout with a premium glass back. The innovative camera features of the Galaxy A36 5G will allow you to transform your shots into flawless works of art. Also, you can capture stunning selfies with the 12 MP front camera and Video HDR, remove unwanted objects with Object Eraser⁵ and enhance your photos with one-of-a-kind Filters⁶. 

The Enhanced Object Eraser⁵ effortlessly removes unwanted people from the background, while Edit Suggestion⁷ adds the perfect finishing touch. This sleek device comes with an IP67 rating⁸ that ensures resistance to dust and, it can withstand submersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. 

The Galaxy A36 5G is also equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection⁹ that enhances its resistance to scratches and cracks, thereby protecting the display and back of the device. With options for 6GB, 8GB or 12GB Memory and 128GB or 256GB storage¹⁰; you’ll have ample space to snap your best shots and store all your favourite photos and videos. 

Also, you can now rest easy knowing your files and sensitive data are secure with EAL5+ certified Samsung Knox Vault, paired with six (6) generations of OS upgrades and six (6) years of security updates¹¹. Samsung provides extended software support for the A36, including multiple OS upgrades and security updates¹¹ – which contributes to its long-term reliability. 

And furthermore, Samsung South Africa in partnership with AURA, recently launched Samsung SOS+ – a free-to-use, 24/7 private emergency response access, exclusive to the new Galaxy A56, A36 and A26. In an emergency situation and on demand, the service will immediately geolocate you and send traceable private security and medical emergency services, giving you peace of mind wherever you are in South Africa¹². 

With a 12-month free access offered as a launch promotion¹³ for devices purchased between 01 May and 06 November 2025, users can access the service through the Samsung Members app, a dedicated toll-free number and the Samsung SOS+ app available on the Google Play Store. 

To find out more about Galaxy A36 5G and other Galaxy smartphones, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, Samsung Mobile Press and Samsung.com .