Galaxy M36 5G: The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is just around the corner in India in a few days, and everyone’s eyeing its new look, improved specs, and affordable price tag. The successor to the Galaxy M35 5G, this phone is for the price-conscious who do not want to compromise on performance, screen quality, and battery life. Here’s the whole scoop on what we know about this new mid-range device so far.

Launch Date and Availability

Samsung has confirmed that Galaxy M36 5G is launching in India on June 27, 2025. Before the launch, the company had even started teasing the phone on social media. Even a specific launch microsite is live on Amazon India for the launch, where the phone will go on sale immediately post the launch event. Fans can also see it on Samsung’s online store.

Anticipated Price and Market Placement

Samsung has revealed that the Galaxy M36 5G will be priced below ₹20,000, competing with best-selling budget 5G phones like the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, CMF Phone 2 Pro, and Realme P3. Priced thus, the M36 5G is offering appealing hardware and design combinations that could make the device the king of the sub-₹20,000 segment.

New Design with Premium Elements

Galaxy M36 5G will come with a thin design, with only a thickness of 7.7mm. It will be available in three colours Orange Haze, Serene Green, and Velvet Black. The phone has a flat front and back with a vertical triple camera setup and LED flash. The phone also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for increased durability.

Smooth AMOLED Display with High Refresh Rate

Samsung is known for its screen technology, and the M36 5G is no exception. The phone will probably feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The screen will feature a hole-punch cutout for the front camera, giving a completely immersive viewing experience perfect for gaming and watching videos.

Solid Performance and AI Features

The phone will be powered by the Exynos 1380 chip, with four high-end cores and a Mali-G68 graphics chip. With at least 6GB of RAM, the M36 5G should deliver smooth multitasking. It will run One UI 7 on Android 15 and come equipped with Galaxy AI features and Google Circle-to-Search, offering an enhanced user experience with smarter tools. 

Powerful Cameras with 4K Recording

Galaxy M36 5G has been officially announced with a 50MP main camera and OIS as part of triple rear cameras. Selfies and video calls will be handled by a 12MP front camera. Samsung also promises 4K video recording from rear and front cameras, offering additional value for influencers.

Long-Lasting Battery and Fast Charging

There are also reports that the Galaxy M36 5G would feature a 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging. This would provide users with a day’s worth of battery life and quick top-ups whenever needed, making it a good buy in the mid-range segment.

Final Thoughts

With its release just around the corner, the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G seems to be a smartphone with a wide range of features at a price of under ₹20,000. With a high-refresh AMOLED display to AI-powered software, and high-performance cameras, it ticks all the right boxes. Now all of us wait eagerly for June 27 for the official launch.