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Samsung Galaxy M36
Vivid AMOLED, dependable 5G — refined M-series everyday phone
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Starting price
₹25,990· 6GB RAM · 128GB storage
⚠ Development fixture — verify price before purchasing
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Key Highlights
- 120Hz FHD+ Super AMOLED display — smooth and vivid
- Exynos 1380 with Wi-Fi 6 for fast connectivity
- 50MP + 8MP dual rear cameras
- NFC for contactless payments
- 5G SA/NSA with broad band support
At a glance
Samsung Galaxy M36 Key Specs
Display
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Processor
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Camera
— main
Battery
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OS
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Network
5G
Pros & Cons
Editorial assessment based on available information — not a verified review.
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED at ₹25,990 means scroll-smooth, saturated content experience
- Wi-Fi 6 delivers noticeably faster wireless speeds at home and office
- NFC included unlike many M-series rivals in this segment
- 8GB RAM Plus (virtual RAM) allows more background apps to stay alive
Cons
- Exynos 1380 sustained performance dips under prolonged gaming — throttling is noticeable
- 25W charging is slower than the 33W–45W offered by several competing brands
- Mono speaker setup lacks immersive stereo depth
- Body feels plasticky compared to glass-back rivals at this price
Samsung Galaxy M36 Full Specifications
Display
- Screen Size
- 6.7 inches
- Resolution
- 2400 × 1080 px FHD+
- Panel Type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz
- Brightness
- 800 nits typical
Performance
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)
- CPU Cores
- Octa-core (4× 2.4GHz + 4× 2.0GHz)
- RAM
- 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X + 8GB RAM Plus
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 2.2
- Expandable Storage
- Up to 1TB via microSD
Camera
- Main Camera
- 50MP f/1.8
- Ultra-Wide Camera
- 8MP f/2.2
- Macro Camera
- 2MP f/2.4
- Front Camera
- 13MP f/2.2
- Video Recording
- 4K @ 30fps
Battery & Charging
- Battery Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging Speed
- 25W wired
- Wireless Charging
- No
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G SA/NSA
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
- NFC
- Yes
Design & Build
- Body Material
- Plastic frame and back
- Dimensions
- 167.5 × 77.5 × 7.9 mm
- Weight
- 193g
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Side-mounted
- SIM
- Dual SIM (Nano + Nano)
Software
- OS at Launch
- Android 15
- UI
- One UI 7
- Update Promise
- 4 years OS, 5 years security
* Specifications from development fixtures. Data should be independently verified before publishing or purchasing.
Samsung Galaxy M36 Variants & Pricing
| Variant | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6GB RAM · 128GB Storage | ₹25,990 | |
| 8GB RAM · 128GB Storage | ₹27,990 |
⚠ Prices shown are development fixtures and may not reflect actual market prices. Always verify with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy M36
Is Samsung Galaxy M36 better than M35 5G?
The Galaxy M36 improves on the M35 5G with a brighter AMOLED panel, Wi-Fi 6 support, an updated camera sensor, and Android 15 out of the box with One UI 7. The M35 had a larger 6000 mAh battery, which is the main trade-off. For display quality and software freshness, M36 is the better pick in mid-2025.
Does Galaxy M36 support Samsung Pay?
Yes. Galaxy M36 includes NFC, enabling both Samsung Pay (where supported by your bank) and Google Pay for contactless payments. This is a notable addition to the M-series at this price.
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