Second Chance Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB Black 5G

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General state

Used for up to 30 days
Returned product in damaged original packaging
Complete with undamaged accessories/parts

Details signs of usage/damage:

The screen has multiple scratches on the front

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Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert

With this smartphone, you can take sharper photos than with other devices from this price range.
You can watch movies and series in high quality on the sharp Full HD screen.
The large 6.7-inch screen is difficult to control with 1 hand.

Description

The Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB Black 5G is a mid-range smartphone with good cameras. With the 3 rear cameras, you can take sharp photos and videos in 4K quality. Thanks to the wide-angle lens, you can easily take photos of a large building or wide landscape. On the 256GB storage, there's space for photos, apps, and other files. The Samsung A36 has a 6.7-inch Full HD screen. This allows you to watch movies on Netflix or videos on YouTube in high quality. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is suitable for average tasks. For example, you can play light games and use social media apps. Thanks to the large 5000mAh battery, the Samsung A36 lasts a long time. With average use, the battery lasts a whole day. You can charge the battery for about 70% in 30 minutes with a separately available 45W fast charger. On the 256GB storage, there's space for photos, apps, and other files.

Tips for using this product

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Manual(3.41 MB)
USB-C to USB-C cable
SIM needle

Key specs

	Size mobile phone	Large
	Camera quality	Very good
	Speed class	Good
	Screen quality	Very good
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Charging speed	Fast
	Year introduced	2025
	Screen size	6,7 inches

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Our expert review

A nice phone for a competitive price.

Clear screen
Good camera for this price
Feels comfortable in the hand
Not super fast with heavy apps

I have been using the Samsung Galaxy A36 as my daily smartphone for a while now and I like it. For this price you really get a lot, a nice screen, a good camera and a battery that lasts all day.

Nice and clear screen The screen immediately caught my eye. The colours look nice and the brightness is more than enough, even when I am outside. I often watch YouTube or scroll on Instagram, it all looks neat. The speed is high enough to scroll smoothly.

Takes great photos The camera of the A36 works well when I take photos of a landscape or a building outside. With the wide-angle lens I get everything in the photo. The colours come across nicely and the photos look clear. As soon as I zoom in or take a portrait photo, I notice that the details are less sharp. It is fine for quick snapshots, but don't expect top quality for portraits. Pleasant to use

The A36 feels light and fits comfortably in the hand. Everything works as you would hope, apps start up quickly enough. Switching between apps is usually smooth, such as from Instagram to TikTok. With heavier apps or games you sometimes have to wait a while, but for daily use it is completely fine.

Lasts a long time on one charge I don't have to worry about the battery. With sending messages, watching videos, taking photos, I easily get through the day. Sometimes even longer. Charging does take a bit longer than with more expensive models. It takes a bit longer than an hour to fully charge your smartphone.

Affordable device What I especially appreciate is that you get a lot of quality for your money. The device looks nice, does what it is supposed to do and feels reliable. Of course, it is not a top model, but for the price it is a smart choice.

Fanny
23 May 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Smooth working and affordable device

256GB storage capacity
flawless transfer of data from the old device using smartswitch

We didn't choose one of Samsung's flagships, our modest applications don't require all those bells and whistles. Still, the device works quite smoothly, transferring data from a 2018 Samsung to this A36 went smoothly. Possibly the most important reason for our choice for this A36 is the large storage capacity of 256GB.

Marc
8 May 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Does what it should do but I find the battery disappointing

Clear screen
Easy operation
Quickly switch between different apps
The battery only lasts 1.5 days. Almost as long as my almost 5-year-old phone.

Well, the phone does what it's supposed to. But I do find it a shame that the battery drains so quickly. With my previous phone, when it was new, the battery lasted six days, and after almost five years, I had to charge it every day.

Erika
13 September 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	960964
	Manufacturer code	SM-A366BZKGEUB
	Brand	Samsung
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

General

General
	Mobile phone type	Smartphone
	Recommended for use	Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series
	Bundle contains	No accessories
	SAR value and category	0.5W/kg (B)

Update policy

Update policy
	Year introduced	2025
	Introduction month	March
	Operating system	Android
	Android One
	Android version when introduced	Android 15
	Update to Android version possible	Update not possible yet
	Latest Android version
	Expected number of remaining Android updates	6
	Assessment remaining Android updates	Excellent
	Expected frequency security updates	Every month
	Expected date of last security update	February 2031
	Assessment remaining security updates	Excellent
	Review update policy	Excellent

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Size mobile phone	Large
	Height	16,29 cm
	Width	7,82 cm
	Depth	0,74 cm
	Weight	195 g
	Color	Black
	IP certification	IP67
	Shockproof
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	MagSafe magnet

Processor and memory

Processor and memory
	Speed class	Good
	Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Internal RAM	8 GB
	Memory card reader

SIM card

SIM card
	SIM free
	Dual SIM
	Content SIM tray	2 SIM card slots

Rear cameras

Rear cameras
	Camera quality	Very good
	Number of rear camera lenses	3
	Built-in camera
	Total number of megapixels	50 MP
	Autofocus
	Type of autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
	Video function
	Video Recording quality	4K @ 30 FPS
	Rear flash
	Lens type	Standard
	Image stabilization type	Optical Image Stabilization
	Aperture	1,8
	Flash type	Single LED
	HDR support camera
	Type of image sensor	1/1.56 inches
	Second rear camera
	Rear camera 2 lens type	Wide-angle
	Number of megapixels second rear camera	8 MP
	Fixed aperture second rear camera	2,2
	Type of image stabilization second rear camera	No image stabilization
	Autofocus second rear camera
	Optical zoom function second rear camera
	Third rear camera
	Rear camera 3 lens type	Macro lens
	Fourth rear camera
	Fifth camera on the back

Front cameras

Front cameras
	Front Camera
	Front camera type	In screen
	Number of megapixels front camera	13 MP
	Fixed aperture front camera	2,2
	Type of image stabilization front camera	No image stabilization
	Front flash
	Second front camera

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	6,7 inches
	Screen-to-body ratio	86,9 %
	Screen quality	Very good
	Foldable
	Refresh rate	120 Hz
	Pixel density	385 ppi
	Notification LED
	Touchscreen
	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Screen type	Super AMOLED
	Scratch resistant
	Gorilla Glass
	Gorilla Glass Type	Gorilla Glass 7
	HDR support
	Type of HDR	HDR10

Battery

Battery
	Battery/battery capacity	5 Ah
	Quick charge functionality
	Fast charge type	Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge
	Battery charged after 30 minutes	Between 61 and 70%
	Charging speed	Fast
	Power wired fast charging	45 W
	Wireless charging
	Charge other devices wirelessly
	Replaceable battery

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Internet connection options	4G and 5G
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.4
	NFC
	Headphone jack
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Lightning connector
	Suitable for Samsung DeX

Sensors

Sensors
	Home button
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Placement fingerprint sensor	Under the screen
	Facial recognition
	Accelerometer
	Light sensor
	Compass
	Pedometer
	GPS sensor

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Second Chance Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB Black 5G

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A nice phone for a competitive price.

Smooth working and affordable device

Does what it should do but I find the battery disappointing

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General

Update policy

Physical properties

Processor and memory

SIM card

Rear cameras

Front cameras

Screen

Battery

Connectivity

Sensors

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Product information

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Pros and cons

Description

Tips for using this product

This is what you get

Key specs

Reviews

Rating

Most helpful reviews

A nice phone for a competitive price.

Smooth working and affordable device

Does what it should do but I find the battery disappointing

Specifications

Product

General

Update policy

Physical properties

Processor and memory

SIM card

Rear cameras

Front cameras

Screen

Battery

Connectivity

Sensors

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