Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Galaxy A36 might be the most balanced Samsung mid-ranger from 2025 with an improved design, more powerful graphics, and faster charging, and longer software support than the Galaxy A35.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Design and build
01:15 - Screen specs and features
01:56 - Stereo speakers
02:09 - Under-display optical fingerprint reader
02:16 - Storage options
02:26 - Android 15 and UI
03:25 - Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 performance
04:02 - Battery endurance and charging speed
04:41 - Camera specs
04:55 - Selfies
05:10 - Main camera photo quality
06:12 - Ultrawide camera photo quality
06:39 - Macro camera photo quality
06:49 - Video quality
07:30 - Conclusion
07:53 - Alternatives and selfie video quality