BySamsung has always filled the Indian smartphone market with budget and mid-range phones. Now that the news of the launch of Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy M36 has intensified, the question arises whether this next affordable smartphone can be attractive to customers, especially if its price is kept right?
Samsung Galaxy A36: Promise of a stylish smartphone at a low price
Samsung has recently made its support page for the Galaxy A36 live on Samsung India’s website, which makes it clear that this phone will soon hit the Indian market. This is a new member of the A-series, which will replace the already existing Galaxy A35.
Possible Features of Galaxy A36:
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (a powerful and balanced chipset)
RAM: Likely with 6GB or 8GB options
Display: AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate
Camera: Triple rear camera setup, which may include a 50MP primary sensor
Battery: 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support
Software: One UI 6 based on Android 14
Samsung’s A-series has always targeted the budget segment with a premium touch. If the Galaxy A36 is priced like the A35, then it can make a splash in the mid-range market.
Galaxy M36: Another reliable mid-range option
While the A36 hinted at its existence via a support page, the Galaxy M36 has been spotted on the Samsung India website with model number SM-M366B/DS.
It will be an upgraded version of the Galaxy M35, and will likely be available via Amazon India.
Galaxy M36 Expected Specifications:
Processor: Exynos 1380 (also seen in phones like Galaxy M14 and A54)
RAM: 6GB (confirmed by Geekbench listing)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth SIG certification received
Display: Full HD+ AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Camera: Triple camera setup (possibly 50MP+8MP+2MP)
Battery: Big 6000mAh battery
The Galaxy M series has always been known for its big battery and powerful performance. The M36 will also continue this trend, especially for those users who expect long backup and great multitasking.
Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy M36: Who will be ahead?
| Features | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy M36 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 6000mAh |
| Display | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Camera | Triple Camera (Expected) | Triple Camera (Expected) |
| Availability | Offline & Online Stores | Amazon India Exclusive |
| Price (Expected) | ₹22,000 to ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 to ₹22,000 |
The main reason for the difference:
While the Galaxy A36 will get Qualcomm’s new chipset, the Galaxy M36 can be given Samsung’s own Exynos 1380 chipset. The performance of both can be almost equal, but the bigger battery in the M36 can give a better experience in gaming and video streaming.
Samsung’s strategy in India: Combination of M and A series
Samsung’s marketing strategy is clear – to offer the same hardware with different branding. M-series phones are often rebranded versions of the A-series, but the M-series has a bigger battery and a slightly different design.
The Galaxy M35 and A35 are a great example of this – both came with almost identical features, only the branding and sales channels were different.
Will the Galaxy A36 and M36 be cheaper?
Samsung has done well in the budget segment in the recent past. The prices of Galaxy A35 and M35 were between ₹20,000 and ₹23,000. If Galaxy A36 and M36 are also launched in the same price range, then both these smartphones can give tough competition to brands like Redmi, Realme, and Infinix.
Their success will depend on:
How aggressively Samsung keeps the price
How attractive are the launch offers and exchange deals
How much attention has been given to the camera and battery
Conclusion: Samsung’s next step towards cheap, powerful, and reliable smartphones
Both Galaxy A36 and Galaxy M36 smartphones can be a great option for those users who want a good, reliable, and performance-oriented phone under Rs 25,000.
If you are looking for a phone with a better display, a long battery, and great camera quality, then this new offering from Samsung can definitely be interesting for you.
If Samsung launches these phones at the right price, then it will not only make a splash in the Indian market, but the company’s hold in the mid-range segment will also be strengthened.
