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Samsung Galaxy A36 reviews by real users Samsung Galaxy A36

User reviews

User score

8.9
  • 28
  • 6
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
34 reviews
  • Screen8.8
  • Performance8.5
  • Camera8.4
  • Connectivity9.0
  • Battery6.9
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Kimovil users believe this is a mid-range phone with good value for money, especially after its initial price drop. They highlight its premium design and overall fluidity, although some express doubts about its performance in demanding tasks and overheating.

Design & Materials

According to our users, the 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen offers vibrant colors and good quality. However, it scratches easily and its bezels are somewhat thick.

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8

34 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6

34 reviews

Is it comfortable?
9.0

34 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9

34 reviews

Performance & Hardware

According to our users, performance is fluid for daily use and moderate gaming. However, overheating and occasional lags are recurring complaints.

Does it have good sound?
9.1

34 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6

34 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7

34 reviews

Camera

According to our users, the cameras perform well in daylight, capturing detailed images. However, performance in low-light or night environments could be improved.

Quality of daytime photos
8.9

34 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
7.7

34 reviews

Quality of selfies
8.4

34 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6

34 reviews

Connectivity

According to our users, connectivity is modern with Wi-Fi 6 and eSIM. However, the absence of a microSD slot and headphone jack are negative points.

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1

34 reviews

Quality of the GPS
8.8

34 reviews

And the WiFi?
9.1

34 reviews

Battery

According to our users, opinions on the battery are mixed; some find it disappointing, while others consider it good with sufficient autonomy.

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 61%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more

34 reviews

Software

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 91%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

34 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less

34 reviews

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All 34 opinions

  • Samsung A36 is a good cellphone for the price it is offered

    • 9
    • Screen8.7
    • Performance8.3
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity9.3
    • Battery7.0
  • I love It!

    Cons
    • Battery efficiency
    • 9.1
    • Screen9.3
    • Performance9.0
    • Camera9.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    It's an ideal phone for someone who wants something good and affordable that has many good features overall.

    I love it for gaming, but the battery life depends on usage; it can last only 6 hours, or sometimes a day and a half. It's all relative. It takes good photos and videos, it's aesthetically pleasing, and it does what you need it to do. And if you push it, it performs well.

    Pros
    • Camera
    • Camera
    • Processor
    • Processor
    • Screen
    • Screen
    • Sound
    • Sound
    • Connectivity
    • Connectivity
    • Aesthetically
    • Aesthetically
    Cons
    • Battery
    • Battery
    • heating
    • heating
    • Fluency
    • Fluency
    • Strange sounds in games
    • Strange sounds in games
    • 9.1
    • Screen9.2
    • Performance8.6
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Good cell phone for basic use, although it falls short in some aspects.

    A decent mid-range phone for basic tasks (social media, email). While the phone performs smoothly, it does tend to lag occasionally. I'm not sure if this is due to the somewhat heavy One UI interface. It also has annoying bloatware pre-installed, but the good news is that it can be removed. As for the camera, daytime photos are good, but at night, the results leave much to be desired. They're not bad, but the quality is lacking. Another negative aspect is overheating. Keep in mind, I don't use the phone for gaming, just for everyday use. Finally, the box contents are unforgivable; Samsung's decision not to include a charger or case seems like a flawed policy. Even Motorola and Xiaomi include a charger and case in their mid-range phones.

    Pros
    • Screen
    • Camera (Daytime Photos)
    • Updates
    • Sound
    • Battery
    Cons
    • It does not include a charger or case in the box.
    • Overheating
    • Occasional Lags in Daily Use
    • Nighttime Photos, Selfies
    • Storage (128 GB Input)
    • It does not have a Micro SD memory card slot
    • 7.8
    • Screen8.0
    • Performance7.3
    • Camera7.0
    • Connectivity7.3
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Only if you want ONE UI

    I'm a student, the phone does the job and honestly hasn't disappointed me. The only criticism I could make is that they should remove the macro lens and improve the main camera sensor.

    Pros
    • Software
    • Main camera
    • AI
    • Connection
    Cons
    • Sometimes it overheats
    • 8.8
    • Screen7.5
    • Performance7.3
    • Camera7.2
    • Connectivity8.3
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Nice and does what it's supposed to.

    Very nice phone, great value for money, good cameras, only the battery leaves something to be desired.

    Pros
    • Camera
    • Design
    • Connectivity
    • Resistance
    • Sound
    • Screen
    Cons
    • Battery
    • 3.5mm Minijack
    • SD card
    • 8.4
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance7.3
    • Camera6.7
    • Connectivity7.5
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    It's a very good phone with excellent camera and battery quality, but it has low performance for demanding games.

    It seems to be a very good phone, as I've been using it for about four months now, and its gaming performance is excellent. It does drop a bit with demanding games like Call of Duty Mobile, but it's still playable. The daytime photos are fantastic, very high quality. Nighttime photos are a little less high quality and show some noise, but if you use it for Free Fire or work, it's an excellent device. Plus, the battery can last all day, provided you use the device properly; in that case, the battery can last much longer.

    Pros
    • Screen
    • Processor
    • Cameras
    • Endurance
    • Battery
    Cons
    • S/n wireless charging
    • 9
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance8.0
    • Camera9.0
    • Connectivity8.6
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    Great phone

    A great everyday phone. The battery lasts from morning until night if you use it regularly. It's beautiful, has modern technology, and has everything you need. The sound is excellent. I recommend it!

    • 9.9
    • Screen10
    • Performance10
    • Camera9.7
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Very well-built phone with good performance, camera quality, and screen.

    Pros
    • Screen
    • System
    • Sound
    • Performance
    • Camera
    • Construction
    Cons
    • Having versions of 8GB and above
    • Having expandable memory
    • Mini jack audio
    • Game booster
    • 9
    • Screen9.0
    • Performance9.3
    • Camera8.0
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Save a little more and get something better

    The phone competes among the best mid-range phones in terms of value for money and could be a perfect phone if you don't demand too much, but in my opinion, it has quite a few drawbacks. To begin with, the screen scratches very easily, forcing you to use a screen protector. Another weak point is the battery, which is rather disappointing; with just social media use, it can go from 80% to 10% in just 6 hours. Performance also leaves much to be desired because even in daily use, you can experience problems like lag. Furthermore, this is my first time trying One UI, and I can say that it's not perfectly polished, unlike iOS, as it can have some visual and performance errors. Also, for customization, you have to use Good Lock, which, in my opinion, has a poor interface and is quite limited. It would be better if the device already had it integrated into the system without needing to install an external "official" program, as using these tools can even limit performance. Finally, the camera leaves much to be desired, especially in indoor environments or low light.

    Pros
    • Price
    • Daytime photo quality
    • Loading speed
    • Years of updates
    • Productivity
    • It withstands falls well
    Cons
    • The experience is not seamless
    • Night photos
    • Battery
    • The screen scratches easily.
    • 7
    • Screen9.0
    • Performance8.5
    • Camera7.7
    • Connectivity9.6
    • Battery5.0

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Score
  • 6.8 Design & Materials
  • 6.5 Performance & Hardware
  • 7.2 Camera
  • 7.5 Connectivity
  • 7.0 Battery
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How do we calculate the Ki?

In this case, to determine the score we evaluate 5 general aspects:

  • Design and screen
  • Hardware and performance
  • Camera
  • Connectivity
  • Battery

Once these 5 factors have been rated, we introduce the price variable. This means that any two devices with the same ratings get a different Ki score for quality vs price.

Even a device objectively worse than another may have a higher Ki score if it has a better price.

Does the Ki score change?

The Ki varies as time goes by. As new devices with better specifications enter the market the Ki score of older devices will go down, always being compensated of their decrease in price.