Samsung Galaxy A36 5G A Series, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Rugged Design, 5G Connectivity, Affordable Performance, US Version, 2025, US 1 Yr Warranty, Awesome Lavender

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is everything I could have hoped for and more, and the guarantee ofsix years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates brings real peace of mind. The 5000mAh battery lasts so long, I only charge every 5-8 days.... granted my usage is lower than an average user and I run power save mode. The camera is the same camera you will get every new Galaxy except the S25 ultra. The Awesome Lavender color is beautiful and has an almost opalescent quality that becomes more profound in direct sunlight. It weighs a bit more than my old S8 but it also has a larger screen and is easier for me to type on with my big hands. Well done Samsung.

My wife chose this phone to replace her refurbished Samsung S21. The S21 was giving her SIM messages and was not able to get messages or call. Only emergency calls. She likes the size of the phone. AI features for searches. The phone does heat up some, but if you don't need alot of background apps running always. Then just close some down and this will help. If not the heat you feel is not an issue. It does warm to touch for a full charge. Bought on Amazon on sale new. Saved approximately $137 off regular pricing from Verizon T Mobile. Very good phone without the Samsung S series pricing. She is very happy with her choice.

I got 2 of these SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G devices (one BLACK, one LAVENDER)to replace my 2 2021 SAMSUNG Galaxy A32 5G devices(ONLY because the A32 security updates ended andthe A36 purportedly provides 6 years of Android OS upgrades and security updates).Overall, I’m adequately satisfied and recommend the A36(despite its weaknesses and frustrations).Hereinbelow I’ve provided ratings (based on 5 stars)for each individual aspect of my PROS & CONS.PROS:1. (4/5) My 2 A36 devices perform exactly as described in Samsung’s technical specifications and in 4 critical reviews.2. (5/5) The 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display is AWESOME (super-bright, crisp, clear).3. (4/5) For the A36, Samsung provides BOTH 6 years of Android OS upgradesAND 6 years of security updates (which may NOT be realistic IN ACTUALITYfor the reasons detailed hereinbelow in CONS).CONS:1. (2/5) Battery drain is much faster/greater in A36 than A32when both are used in exactly the same way(even though all background actions are turned OFFin both the A32 & A36 and all unused apps are in DEEP SLEEP).-- When brand new, the A32 lasted 3-4 days.-- Used exactly the same way, the brand new A36 lasts only 1-2 days(even though the A36 CPU and GPU are somewhat moreenergy-efficient than the A32 CPU and GPU).-- INEXPLICABLE2. (2/5) Even though Samsung advertises/features 45W fast charging in the A36,it is NOT sensible to use 45W fast charging on a regular basis.WHY NOT?A. I used a Samsung 45W FAST charger and another Samsung 15W chargerto charge my new Samsung Galaxy A36.-- With the 45W charger, it took ca. 39 minutes to charge my A36 from ca. 30% to 100%.-- With the 15W charger, it took ca. 67 minutes to charge my A36 from ca. 29% to 100%.B. 45W/15W = 3 times the NOMINAL charging rate67minutes/39minutes ==> ONLY 1.72 times the ACTUAL charging rate[i.e., the 45W charger took 58% (NOT 1/3) of the time needed by the 15W charger].C. ALSO, 67minutes - 39minutes ==> 28 minutes saved.That minimal time-saving is not significant for me,especially when one considers the potentially-disastrousBATTERY-LIFESPAN DAMAGE from charging a lithium batteryat 45W vs 15W (SEE SUMMARY TABLE hereinbelow),especially if the A36’s NON-user-REPLACEABLE batterywere to die before the 6 years of ANDROID OS and security updates(viz., long after the 1-year warranty will have already expired andone is forced to buy another new device).===============SUMMARY TABLE:===============Charging Rate_____(20–85% @ 45W)___(0–100% @ 45W)___(20–85% @ 15W)___(0–100% @15W)Charging Cycles_____~1600–2000_________~500–700________~1800–2200________~600–900Lifespan (years)______~4.5–5.5_____________~1.5–2.5__________~5–6______________~2–3===============Bottom-line REASONS why it’s OPTIMAL to use ONLY a 15W chargerto charge ANY Lithium-ion BATTERY from 20%–85% ONLY:-- Avoids high-voltage wear (85–100%)-- Avoids low-voltage stress (<15–20%)-- Provides solid use (1-2 days between charges)-- Maximizes BATTERY lifespan without requiring micromanagement-- Well-matched with adaptive charging features-- Minimal risk of lithium plating3. (1/5) A36 warranty is ONLY 1 year (even though Samsung purportedlyprovides 6 years of ANDROID OS upgrades and security updates)AND the battery is NOT user-replaceable.Consequently, one MUST effectively buy a new deviceif A36 battery dies after 1st warranty year.Moreover, as is self-evident in the SUMMARY TABLE above,the advertised/featured 45W fast charging SHORTENS battery lifespanto approximately 1-2 years, especially since 45W fast charginggenerates heat and accelerates battery wear,especially if used daily and/or in warm environments.-- PLEASE NOTE that ALL the latter realities areINCOMPATIBLE with 6 years of REAL A36 support by Samsung.WHY/HOW?A. Samsung officially supports the A36 with 6 years of Android OS upgradesand 6 years of security patches.Consequently, this creates a user expectation of device longevity(i.e., that the phone will remain usable for at least 6 years).B. However, in ACTUALITY, the reality of having ONLY a 1-Year WarrantyAND a Non-user-Replaceable Battery is that after 1 year,the non-user-replaceable battery is no longer covered under warranty.Moreover, even though the battery can technically be replaced in service centers,Samsung does not make this convenient or affordable.Consequently, if the A36 battery degrades or dies(which seems highly likely in 1-2 years with 45W fast charging),Samsung's solution seems to be “buy a new phone”.SO WHAT'S THE INCOMPATIBILITY?C. Samsung is advertising 6 years of software support for a devicewhose core hardware component (battery)may realistically fail in 1-2 years (especially with 45W FAST charging).Without a convenient or affordable official battery replacement program,most users will have to replace the device entirely,thus making the 6-year support promise UNrealistic.4. (1/5) Samsung’s “Easy Setup” is NOT easy(it’s GLITCHY and UNRELIABLE and cost me a LOT OF WASTED TIME).Consequently, I gave up and started over again by using the trivially-EASYSamsung and Google and WhatsApp BACKUP/RESTORE functionalitiesto quickly/easily MIRROR onto each new A36 EVERYTHING that I have on each A32.5. (2/5) The A36’s SETTINGS’ sub-sub-sub-submenus are CONVOLUTED andUNNECESSARILY complicated compared to the A32’s SETTINGS’ functionalities.-- In order to ensure everything is setup as one wishes in the A36,one MUST click EVERY setting to locate functionalities that are nowHIDDEN/BURIED in the A36 but were immediately visible/findable in the A32.-- WHY? Samsung?6. (1/5) Digital assistants (like Google’s Gemini, Samsung’s Bixby, etc.) are SECURITY RISKS.Consequently, I don’t use them at all, BUT Google has made it almost impossibleto deactivate Gemini in Android 15 without adversely affecting functionality.The best I could do is to NOT give Gemini a voice by selectingGoogle Assistant instead AND canceling all their active listening.

I love samsung phones, they are the best cell phone brands in the market, all the features integrated in this cellphone are vere useful, alm of them are the same like my old S20+, and they make my day more productive and organized, I love it doesn't have a curved screen, that was one of the things that I didn't like in my S20+. I rather the S series, my last cell, but so far this A series is as good as an S series, so I'm happy with my purchase.

Impressive phone, got a great deal on Prime days. Was looking ar refurbished phone, but this unit was brand new with year coverage and a great deal lower than the purchase of a refurbished unit.

Probably an okay phone but the page I bought this from gave information that was inaccurate. Main thing was it claimed to have expandable storage via a SD card and the SIM tray had a slot for the SIM, and that was all. It's a main issue for me. Without it, the videos I make clog up the phone storage too fast. I needed the functionality of an SD card.

10/10 bought this for my mom it's a very good quality phone, she loved it, the camera quality is great, very good phone quality, battery life is also really good, the color is like a iridescent lavender, very pretty, my mom has metro pcs your gonna have to maybe take the phone in to them so they can update it on their system, because it won't be able to find the network that's what I had to do, and metro charged me for that but overall the phone is great would definitely repurchase

Nice phone. Not much paperwork in the box, but there were some links. Set up was fall off the log easy. I was migrating from a Samsung A14 to this A36, so like to like may contribute to the success. I used the Samsung smart switch on both phones to move all my texts, call logs, photo's and apps, with settings from old phone to new phone. Just take it step by step, don't assume there is some complicated technical mumbo jumbo that you must commit to memory; not. Just simple steps. My carrier (I asked ahead of time) told me I could just move the sim card from the old phone to the new, and i would be up and running. I did that, but called them anyway to give them the new IMEI number.