Samsung has launched its newest mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy F36 5G, in India, expanding its F series lineup. The phone is priced under Rs 20,000 and is aimed at tech enthusiasts seeking a feature-rich device at an affordable price. It will be available for purchase starting July 29th on Flipkart and Samsung's official online store.
Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G is available in two configurations:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 17,499
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 18,999
It comes in three color options: Coral Red, Luxe Violet, and Onyx Black, all featuring a leather-textured back panel. There are also launch offers including an instant discount of INR 1,000 on all bank cards and a coupon discount of INR 500, effectively lowering the starting price to INR 15,999.
Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G boasts a range of features for its price point:
- Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (2340x1080 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display also has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
- Processor: Octa-core Exynos 1380 SoC with a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. It also includes a vapor chamber for efficient thermal management.
- Memory: Up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card.
- Cameras:
- Rear: Triple camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture and OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2 aperture), and a 2MP macro camera (f/2.4 aperture). The rear camera supports 4K video recording.
- Front: 13MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture and 4K video recording.
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. However, a charger is not included in the box.
- Operating System: Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. Samsung promises six generations of Android OS updates and seven years of security patches.
- Other Features: The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a hybrid dual Nano-SIM card slot, and a microSD slot. It supports SA/NSA Sub-6 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 5.3, and GPS plus GLONASS. The phone has a faux leather finish and is just 7.7mm thick.
AI Features
The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G comes with several AI features, including Google's Circle to Search and Gemini Live.
The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G is a dual-SIM handset. It measures 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm and weighs 197 grams.
