The A36 is where the A series stops being “mid-range” and starts to look like a flagship: over 2,000 nits of brightness, 120 Hz and 45 W charging.
It also has the component that changes how it is repaired the most: the optical fingerprint reader under the display.
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On the A36 the fingerprint sensor is optical and built under the panel. When the display is replaced the sensor is replaced too, and after fitting it needs recalibrating. This is where poor parts give themselves away: a fingerprint not recognised, or recognised only with effort, after a rushed repair. It is why on this model the choice of part is not only about price.
The panel is a 6.7" Super AMOLED at 120 Hz that goes past 2,000 nits: a valuable component, and the part reflects it. It is worth spending, though, because the rest of the phone holds up very well and Samsung declares six years of updates.
Two things fewer than the cheaper models in the series: no microSD slot — storage is internal only, which makes data recovery a different conversation — and no wireless charging. In exchange there is 45 W charging, which runs hotter and over a couple of years tells on the battery.
| Release year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,200 nits in use, 1,900 nits peak |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 45 W charging |
| Data and charging port | USB-C (no wireless charging) |
| Biometric unlock | Optical under-display fingerprint reader |
| Storage expansion | No microSD slot |
| Water resistance | IP67 (as shipped) |
| Declared updates | 6 years of Android versions and security patches |
| Software at launch | Android 15 |
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