Samsung has introduced the Galaxy F36 5G smartphone in India, adding to its growing F-series. The phone is intended for those who want impressive features at an affordable price – under ₹20000. The Galaxy F36 offers an excellent display, good performance, and clever AI functions in a phone suitable for general use, entertainment, and photography.
Pricing and Variants
The Galaxy F36 5G is offered in two variants. The base model includes 6GB RAM and 128GB storage with a price of ₹17499. The second model has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage costing at ₹18999. The phone will be available starting July 29, at 12 PM on the Flipkart website and official Samsung’s website. The phone will come in three colours: Coral Red, Luxe Violet and Onyx Black.
Display and Design
The phone offers a large 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, providing rolling and viewing with a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, which provides excellent drop and scratch resistance to better protect the device.
Performance and Hardware
In terms of hardware, you are looking at the Samsung Exynos 1380 processor under the hood of the Galaxy F36 5G. Along with the Exynos 1380 is a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU that will power graphics if you use it for gaming or video playback. It also has a vapor chamber cooling system that will help with temperature during heavy use.
Camera Configurations
If you are taking photos really at all, you will appreciate the triple camera setup on the back. The main camera is a 50MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which will help you to take steady photos and videos. It can also capture 4K videos as well. The other cameras are an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera for taking close-up photos. On the front is a 13MP selfie camera that can also capture 4K videos.
Software and Updates
The Galaxy F36 5G runs on Samsung’s One UI 7 based on the latest Android 15. Samsung has promised long term support, for the Galaxy F36 5G claiming that the device will receive six major Android updates and seven years of security patches. This is one of the best durations of support for a device in this price category.
Battery and Charging
The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that should comfortably last a full day on a single charge. It supports 25W fast charging via a USB Type-C port.
AI Features
Samsung has also thrown in a number of smart AI tools, including Google’s Circle to Search, Gemini Live, AI Edit Suggestions, Object Eraser, and Image Clipper, all in order to help with searching, photo editing, and increasing overall productivity.
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In short, the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G offers a strong feature set at a competitive price, making it a solid option, especially for budget-conscious users who want devices that feature brilliant features.