Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 in the US, following their unveiling earlier this month. That means, you can now place your orders for the Galaxy A36 and A26, starting today. These phones are solid, affordable options, and yes, they run One UI 7.0 right out of the box. Thatโs probably the most enticing part here.
You can now buy the Galaxy A36, Galaxy A26 in the US
The Galaxy A36 comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor under the hood, which is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The cameras include a 50MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro lens. On the front, youโll find a 12MP camera. The Galaxy A36 supports 45W fast charging, which is better than the base S25, and features a 5,000mAh battery. It gets six years of Android OS and security updates, so youโll be set for the long haul. That means it may receive up to One UI 13, or Android 21, which may arrive sometime around 2031. The Galaxy A36 comes at $399.99, and $249.99 (with trade-in).
As for the Galaxy A26, it shares many similarities with the A36, including a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. However, itโs powered by Samsungโs Exynos 1380 processor and sports a slightly lower 50MP main camera, alongside an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro camera. The front camera is a 13MP sensor. Despite these differences, the A26 still offers a solid smartphone experience that punches above its weight, with AI features like Object Eraser and Circle to Search, which add extra value to its lower price point. The Galaxy A26 comes at $299.99 and $149.99 (with trade-in). You also get 50% off Buds FE and Fit 3 with purchase.
If youโve been thinking about picking one up for yourself in the US, both the Galaxy A36 and A26 are now available to buy. The Galaxy A36 comes in Awesome Black and Awesome Lavender. Meanwhile, the A26 comes only in Black, so itโs a bit of a one-trick pony. Yeah, thatโs not Awesome.