The Samsung Galaxy F36 is now officially available in India, following its announcement just a few weeks ago. This new addition to the F-series is manufactured in India, offering an affordable option for those looking to upgrade their smartphone experience. Priced at ₹17,500 for the base 6/128GB model, it comes in three color variants: Coral Red, Luxe Violet, and Onyx Black. While the 8/128GB variant is available for ₹19,000, the 8/256GB option has yet to be released, with Samsung listing a ‘Get stock alert’ button for interested buyers.
If you’re looking for a deal, you can find offers like 5% cashback and no-cost EMI through Flipkart, which is advertising prices as low as ₹16,000. 
Deliveries are set to begin on August 1.
The Galaxy F36 is very similar to the Galaxy A26, with the key difference being the back material: instead of glass, it features vegan leather. The front is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, adding to the phone’s durability. Powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, the F36 also offers expandable storage, making it a great choice for those who need extra space. Samsung promises up to 6 years of software updates, including security patches, with the device running Android 15 and One UI 7 out of the box.
Camera-wise, the F36 packs a 50MP main sensor, slightly larger than the one on the Galaxy A26. It also comes with an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro lens, along with a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies. The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging. For comparison, earlier F-series models like the Galaxy F56 introduced higher charging speeds, but lacked expandable storage.
In summary, the Galaxy F36 offers a solid set of features at a competitive price, but whether it’s worth upgrading from previous models depends on your specific needs.