The Indian smartphone market is home to a variety of brands, with several Chinese smartphone manufacturers also making their mark. However, among the many options, there’s a significant number of loyal Samsung fans in India who firmly believe that a Samsung phone is all they need. In line with this, Samsung recently launched a new 5G smartphone in India for their dedicated fanbase and general smartphone enthusiasts alike. This new model, Galaxy M36 5G, is the successor to the Galaxy M35 5G in the M-series lineup.
Powered by the Exynos 1380 processor, the Galaxy M36 5G is priced under ₹20,000, falling into the budget-friendly category of smartphones. The price is expected to be attractive, especially for those looking for a solid smartphone at around ₹15,000. Additionally, launch offers bring down the price further.
Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G:
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a 120Hz refresh rate (1080 x 2340 pixels)
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection for the screen
- Large vapor cooling chamber for enhanced thermal performance
The Exynos 1380 processor is an octa-core chip featuring:
- 2.4GHz Quad-core A78 and 2GHz Quad-core A55 CPUs
- Mali-G68 MP5 GPU
- 6GB / 8GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB internal storage options
For photography, the Galaxy M36 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup:
- 50MP main camera (f/1.8 aperture) with OIS
- 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.2 aperture)
- 2MP macro sensor (f/2.4 aperture)
- LED flash
For selfies and video calls, the phone offers a 12MP front camera (f/2.2 aperture). It runs on Android 15 with One UI 7, and Samsung promises 6 OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Additional features include:
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C audio
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS
- 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support (charger not included in the box)
The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G measures 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7mm and weighs 197g. It is available in Orange Haze, Velvet Black, and Serene Green colors. The phone will be available for purchase via Amazon, Samsung’s official Indian website, and select retail stores.
Pricing:
- 6GB + 128GB variant: ₹17,499
- 8GB + 128GB variant: ₹17,999
- Top-end 8GB + 256GB variant: ₹20,999
However, there is a ₹1,000 bank discount as part of the launch offer, bringing the price of the base model down to ₹16,499. The sale will begin on July 12.
