I chose M36 even if all the research I did on it showed it as a bad VFM phone specifically because of the fact that all other phones available in the segment were Chinese and I was scared of loosing support in another conflict, I knew it was a bad phone but I thought it was people just nitpicking over specifics of the phones and I would receive the same quality I did with the M21, M31 and M14 I had in my house, I was dead wrong.

Compare all 9 variants across stores
| Variant | Flipkart | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Light Green · 128 GB | ₹23,990 | Not sold |
| Serene Green / Light Green · 128 GB | ₹24,490 | Not sold |
| Velvet Black / Black · 128 GB | ₹24,490 | Not sold |
| Orange Haze / Orange · 128 GB | ₹14,498 | Not sold |
| Light Green · 256 GB | ₹32,999 | Not sold |
| Black · 256 GB | ₹21,999 | Not sold |
| Velvet Black Black · 128 GB | ₹24,997 | Not sold |
| 6 GB · 128 GB | Not sold | ₹22,999 |
| 8 GB · 128 GB | Not sold | ₹24,098 |
The ZuPick verdict
The Galaxy M36 5G is a balanced phone with a good display, practical extras and excellent long-term software support. It makes the most sense for buyers who want reliability and features over outright speed, because battery and performance are only mid-pack for the money.
Based on specs, expert reviews and owner discussions.Price history
31 days of recorded prices.
It has been as low as ₹699 in the period we have tracked.
₹699
₹23,29,900
Pros & cons
Samsung promises 6 years of OS and security updates, which is rare at this price. That makes it a safer long-term buy than many rivals that age out much sooner.
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel gives you deep blacks and better contrast than LCD rivals. 120 Hz keeps scrolling and app navigation smooth, and 1000 nits helps outdoors.
The 50 MP main camera has OIS, which helps with steadier low-light shots and smoother handheld video. 4K recording adds flexibility if you shoot travel clips or family videos.
NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and expandable storage add practical value. These are the kind of features that improve daily use and are not guaranteed in this range.
25W charging is slow for this segment, where many alternatives refill much faster. A full top-up takes long enough to feel dated if you are often in a hurry.
It scores about 597,000 on AnTuTu, which sits below the middle of what this budget can buy. Everyday use should stay smooth, but heavier games need reduced settings.
The 5000 mAh battery is fine on paper, but the tested endurance is not a standout. It should get through a day, though stronger battery phones are easy to find at this price.
What owners say
From RedditWithin days of getting the phone from hell I started experiencing latent overheating as if it's processors were being roasted in the furnaces of Satan himself. It would overheat while doing the most basic stuff like scrolling or even sitting simply. Not only that it has a monstrous battery drain issue as if the very worms of Tartarus was feasting on its flesh.
I too returned it back in 3 days , I had used M34 , M35 they never had battery drain issue like this one. The only pro was the display , rest M36 is a downgrade.
Go for m36 5g, bought one for my mom, it's good.
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