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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: AI-Powered Performance at a Budget Price
Samsung is set to launch its next mid‑range powerhouse in India—the Galaxy M36 5G—on June 27, 2025, at 12 noon IST. The company confirmed the date via an official teaser on X (formerly Twitter), with a vibrant countdown now live on Amazon India and Samsung’s online store.
This launch arrives during the peak of summer shopping season in India, coinciding with major e-commerce events and promotional sales. Samsung is clearly aiming to capitalize on this momentum, offering a phone rich in features without crossing the Rs 20,000 threshold.
Design & Build: Sleek, Lightweight, and Protective
The Galaxy M36 5G features a refined design, measuring just 7.7 mm in thickness, making it approximately 15% slimmer than its predecessor, the M35 5G. It comes in three stylish colors:
- Velvet Black
- Serene Green
- Orange Haze
A 6.7‑inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 × 2340 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals and immersive viewing. To protect this display, Samsung equips it with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, enhancing durability.
AI-Driven Features: Circle to Search & Google Gemini
One of the M36’s star attractions is its AI-packed software.
- Circle to Search integrates with Google to let users highlight text, images, music, and more from within any app for instant AI-powered lookup..
- Beyond this, Samsung has embedded Google’s Gemini AI, offering generative, context-aware assistance aimed at boosting productivity and content creation.
These capabilities turn the Galaxy M36 into a smart pocket assistant, elevating the value proposition significantly.
Hardware & Performance: Balanced and Efficient
Powering the Galaxy M36 5G is the familiar Exynos 1380 chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM (and possibly additional storage variants). Initial Geekbench leak confirms these internals and the arrival of One UI 7 based on Android 15.
Samsung ensures sustained power with a 6,000 mAh battery, supported by 25 W wired fast charging. This translates to all-day battery life even under heavy use.
Camera System: Versatility with OIS and 4K Clarity
The Galaxy M36’s camera setup is as solid as its internals:
- Triple rear camera led by a 50 MP primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).
- Accompanied by an 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro sensor—mirroring the M35’s setup.
- Both the front (13 MP) and rear shooters support 4K video recording.
Samsung emphasizes that OIS improves low-light performance and ensures sharper, more stable shots.
Pricing & Availability: Under Rs 20,000 with Wide Reach
Samsung has confirmed the M36 5G will be sold under Rs 20,000 in India, making it one of the few AI-laden 5G phones at this price point.
Retail channels include:
- Amazon India
- Samsung India online store
While pricing for variants likely will differ depending on RAM/storage, the Rs 20K ceiling promises good value.
How It Compares: M35 5G & A36 5G
As the successor to Galaxy M35 5G—launched in July 2024 with the same chipset—M36 offers incremental enhancements:
| Feature | M35 5G | M36 5G (Expected) |
| Thickness | ~9.1 mm | 7.7 mm |
| Display type | 6.6″ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz + Gorilla Victus |
| Camera | 50 MP OIS + 8 MP + 2 MP, 4K rear/front | Same sensors with OIS + 4K support |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh, 25 W charging | 6,000 mAh, 25 W wired charging |
| AI features | Basic software | Circle to Search + Gemini AI |
| Software | One UI 6 (Android 14) | One UI 7 (Android 15) |
Compared to models like Galaxy A36 5G (with Snapdragon CPU, IP67 rating, smaller battery), M36 focuses on delivering AI features and battery longevity within a slimmer chassis.
Target Audience: Tech-Conscious Youth & Value Seekers
With its AI tools, sleek design, and capable hardware, the Galaxy M36 5G is crafted for:
- Digitally savvy young users, for whom functionalities like Circle to Search and Gemini AI offer real utility.
- Budget-conscious buyers, especially those eyeing 5G without breaking the ₹20K barrier.
Samsung’s messaging explicitly positions the M36 as a “Monster AIcon”, appealing to those who demand modern, capable tech at an accessible price.
Final Take: Redefining Mid-Range Expectations
Samsung appears to have struck a fine balance with the Galaxy M36 5G—delivering a premium look and feel, durable build, AI-powered smart features, flagship-style camera enhancements, and substantial battery life—all while staying beneath Rs 20,000. Its timing perfectly aligns with high-spending summer months, and its compelling spec sheet should give competitors like OnePlus, Realme, and Motorola reason to take note.
If you’re upgrading from a 4G device or looking for your first 5G-ready phone with AI perks, the Galaxy M36 5G looks well-positioned to lead the sub – Rs 20K segment when sales roll out on June 27.
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