Bought A36 last friday. Totally regret it. Heats up even with normal usage and lags often. Even though i have turned off GPS, Bluetooth and location, heating is there even with normal usage. Battery backup is also not good.

Compare all 5 variants across stores
| Variant | Flipkart | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Awesome Lavender · 128 GB | ₹25,499 | Not sold |
| Dark Blue · 8 GB · 128 GB | ₹25,499 | Not sold |
| Dark Green · 128 GB | ₹25,499 | Not sold |
| Dark Blue · 8 GB · 256 GB | ₹29,499 | Not sold |
| Standard | Not sold | ₹26,479 |
The ZuPick verdict
The Galaxy A36 5G gets the basics right with a very good display, dependable cameras, strong software support and premium extras. It makes most sense for buyers who value polish and longevity more than outright speed or battery endurance.
Based on specs, expert reviews and owner discussions.Price history
31 days of recorded prices.
It has been as low as ₹24,999 in the period we have tracked.
₹24,999
₹32,99,900
Pros & cons
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel looks rich and sharp, and 1900 nits of peak brightness helps a lot outdoors. 120 Hz scrolling keeps everyday use smooth.
The slim 7.4 mm body feels modern, while Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and IP67 water resistance add real peace of mind for long-term use.
The 50 MP main camera with OIS is dependable for daily photography. Daylight shots should come out clean, and stabilization helps keep low-light photos and videos steadier.
Samsung promises 6 years of OS and security updates, which is excellent for buyers who keep phones for a long time. That adds value beyond raw hardware.
NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, stereo speakers and Samsung DeX make the phone more versatile than many rivals. These are practical upgrades, not filler features.
AnTuTu of about 655,000 is around the lower-middle part of this price range. Daily use will be smooth, but heavier games and demanding multitasking are not this phone's strongest area.
The 5000 mAh battery is fine for a full day, but the tested endurance is modest for this class. Heavy users may end the day with less cushion than on stronger battery-focused alternatives.
UFS 2.2 storage is functional, but app installs, large file transfers and game loading are not as quick as the better storage systems some rivals offer.
What owners say
From RedditI've been using this A36 5G since the beginning of November, and after three months of use and the updates it's received, I can say the improvements have been slight. Regarding battery life, it used to barely last me a day, now it can last a day and a half with light use
The biggest issue I'm having, however, is that it gets really hot even when using the most basic options, or simply opening WhatsApp. Beyond this problem, the phone experiences heavy frame lag 90% of the time, and it's as if it can't even handle light multitasking.
Using an A36 5G since a week now coming from an A52s 5G and very happy with it. From work I have the A56 and they even have the same case so I sometimes pick up the wrong phone.
Works fine sometimes a bit sluggish maybe but for general usage (Chrome, Whatsapp, and some banking apps) works great and really happy with it. Got the (8 GB memory 256 GB storage) black version second hand brand new in the box for 200 euros.
I'm using samsung A36 5G super smooth even though updated from android 14 to android 16
had huawei p20 pro it died, now got the samsung a36 5x faster, bigger screen, battery life can be for 2-3 days of med/light use and has esim option.
My a36 has been incredibly laggy lately no matter what I did, and hasn't been working with android auto at all anymore (it did when I first got it). Not sure what Samsung did, but its basically a paper weight now unless you are somebody who strictly calls and texts.
My friend just bought me a A36 5G..I hate it..it keeps locking up with a blue line that won't go away .it l8cks all the time
I have been daily driving the A36 since June 2025 and so far I have been loving it. The only (minor) gripe I might have about this device is the bezels are slightly thick for my liking
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