Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Surfaces on BIS Website Ahead of India Launch: Expected Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is tipped to debut with 6GB of RAM and Android 15-based One UI 7.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 20 January 2025 11:45 IST

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Surfaces on BIS Website Ahead of India Launch: Expected Specifications

Photo Credit: Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is the purported successor to Galaxy A35 5G (right)

Highlights

Galaxy A36 5G reportedly appears on BIS website, hinting at India launch
The phone has SM-A366E/DS model number which reveals a dual-SIM variant
It is speculated to debut alongside the rumoured Galaxy A56 5G

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is speculated to be in development as a midrange smartphone and the successor to the Galaxy A35 5G which debuted in India in March 2024. The phone has reportedly been spotted on an Indian certification website, which hints at its imminent launch in the country. While the listing does not reveal the design or specifications of the purported Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, previous leaks suggest it may boast features such as a 50-megapixel primary camera, Android 15 with One UI 7, and an octa-core chipset.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Model Numbers Revealed via BIS Listing

Spotted by MySmartPrice, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has been listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. It appears with the model number SM-A366E/DS where the ‘DS' identifier refers to a dual-SIM variant. This is said to be the model number of the Galaxy A36 5G — the phone was previously discovered on multiple Samsung websites with the same number.

The BIS listing is an indication that the Galaxy A36 5G could be launched in India soon. The rumoured successor to the Galaxy A35 5G, could build upon the specifications of the midrange phone that arrived in India last year. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is expected to debut alongside the Galaxy A56 5G which is also rumoured to be in development for some time now.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra May Come Equipped With a Proprietary ‘Small Surge’ Chip

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specifications (Expected)

As per previous reports, the purported Galaxy A36 5G may sport a display with a hole punch cutout and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is likely to have a redesigned camera unit with three vertically arranged rear cameras inside a pill-shaped island. It is speculated to arrive with a 50-megapixel primary shooter, along with a 5-megapixel macro sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera. On the front, it is said to feature a 12-megapixel selfie camera.

It may measure 162.6×77.9×7.4mm in terms of dimensions. The handset could reportedly be powered either by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, and run on One UI 7 based on Android 15.

Another report reveals that the Galaxy A36 5G allegedly scored 1,060 and 3,070 points on the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively, on Geekbench 6.2.2 for Android. In comparison, the current Galaxy A35 5G (Review) scored 1,013 points in the single-core test and 2,805 points in the multi-core test carried out by Gadgets 360.

Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern design
Good display
Feature-packed software
Reliable battery life
Good primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide angle camera
CPU performance lags behind the competition
Bloatware installed after software updates
Opts you in to Glance after updates
Very pricey

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

More Samsung mobiles Samsung mobiles price in India

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specifications, Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung

Shaurya Tomer

Email Shaurya Tomer

Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More