Samsung Galaxy A36 (5G) 8GB+128GB in Kenya:
Samsung Galaxy A36 price in Kenya is KES 34,000. Launched on 2 March 2025, the A36 is a perfect handset that strives to impress both in design and performance. It boasts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz display, a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Android 15 with up to 6 major Android upgrades, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm), a stereo speaker setup, a 50MP+8MP+5MP Super Detailer camera housed in a new camera bump, type-C OTG, a 5000 mAh battery, 45 W wired charging, and an IP67 dust/water resistance design.
A36 5G features a circle to search and comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor. The phone weighs 195 grams and has dimensions of 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in). You can get the A36 5G from our shop in four color options: lavender, black, white, and lime.
How much is the Samsung Galaxy A36 in Kenya?
If you are looking to buy the Samsung Galaxy A36 in Kenya, the price is KES 34,000 for the 128GB+8GB. When you buy, you get a 2-Years Samsung warranty, and we offer countrywide delivery.
Key Highlights of Galaxy A36:
- Display: A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1900 nits ensures sharp, fluid, and highly visible content even outdoors.
- Durability: Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, combined with IP67 water/dust resistance, offers strong protection against drops and splashes.
- Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) with Adreno 710 GPU, delivering efficient mid-range performance for gaming and multitasking.
- Camera System: Triple rear setup with a 50 MP OIS wide lens, 8 MP ultrawide, and 5 MP macro, plus a 12 MP selfie camera supporting 4K video with HDR.
- Battery & Charging: A 5000 mAh battery paired with 45W fast charging achieves 66% in 30 minutes and full charge in about 68 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy A36 Specifications and Features:
| Product Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
| Model Number | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1 |
| Price in Kenya | KES 34,000 |
| Announced | January 2025 |
| Release Date | 2025, March |
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| Screen Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 |
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| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage (ROM) | 128GB, 256GB |
| SD Card Slot | No |
| SIM Slot | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (maximum 2 at a time) |
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| Operating System | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No |
| Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired |
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| Colors | Blue; other colors |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
Pros and Cons of Galaxy A36:
| Pros | Cons |
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| Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1900 nits peak brightness | No microSD card slot for expandable storage |
| Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and IP67 water/dust resistance | Plastic frame reduces premium feel |
| Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset ensures solid mid-range performance | Macro lens offers limited practical use |
| Triple camera system with OIS and 4K video support | No 3.5mm headphone jack |
| 5000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging for quick top-ups | Charging speed still behind some competitors offering 65W+ |
Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A26 — Major Features:
| Category | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A26 |
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| Launch | Announced March 2, 2025; Released March 10, 2025 | Announced March 2, 2025; Released March 19, 2025 |
| Build & Protection | Glass front & back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame; IP67 | Glass front & back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame; IP67 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm; 195 g | 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm; 200 g |
| SIM Options | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support (max 2 active) | Dual Nano-SIM only |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak | 6.7" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, FHD+, no peak brightness spec |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (~385 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (~385 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 1380 (Global) / Exynos 1280 (LATAM) (5 nm) |
| CPU / GPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 710 | Octa-core (Global: 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55; LATAM: 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G68 |
| Memory Options | 128GB (6/8GB RAM), 256GB (6/8/12GB RAM); UFS 2.2; No microSD | 128GB (4/6/8GB RAM), 256GB (6/8GB RAM); UFS 2.2; microSDXC (shared SIM slot) |
| Main Camera | Triple: 50 MP OIS wide + 8 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro | Triple: 50 MP OIS wide + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP wide, 4K@30fps, HDR | 13 MP wide, 1080p@30fps |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack | Loudspeaker, no 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS/QZSS | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS/QZSS |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 45W wired (66% in 30 min, full in 68 min) | 5000 mAh, 25W wired |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
Key Differences Summarized:
- Performance: A36 uses Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) vs A26’s Exynos 1380/1280 (5 nm).
- Display: A36 has higher brightness (1900 nits peak) compared to A26’s standard AMOLED.
- Cameras: A36 adds a 5 MP macro and supports 4K HDR selfie video; A26 has a simpler 2 MP macro and 1080p selfie video.
- Charging: A36 supports faster 45W charging vs A26’s 25W.
- SIM & Storage: A36 supports eSIM but no microSD; A26 supports microSD but no eSIM.
- Audio: A36 has stereo speakers, while A26 has a single loudspeaker.
- Fingerprint Sensor: A36 uses under-display optical, A26 uses side-mounted.