Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy A36 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Awesome Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,114 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,114 reviews
5 Stars
1,470
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
120
2 Stars
38
1 Star
35
79%of customers recommend this product.
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61 out of
77)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy A36 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Awesome Black
Customer Rating
4
What I thank about my phone
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: Galaxybuddy1357
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The A36 is a really good phone I personally love this phone it helps me with my work and the games run good on it
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Quality phone at a reasonable price
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: WickedA36
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is easily one of the best value-for-money phones I have used in a while. Right out of the box, it feels surprisingly premium with its sleek design and stunning 120Hz display. Day-to-day performance is smooth as butter with zero lag when flipping between apps or scrolling through social media, making the overall software experience feel way more expensive than it actually is.
The camera system is a total standout for this price point. Photos turn out crisp and vibrant, and the optical stabilization keeps videos super smooth without much effort. Battery life is another major win, easily lasting me a full day of heavy reliance without needing a top-up. Plus, gaming performance holds up great, handling most titles effortlessly.
The only real downfall I have run into is heat management. The phone gets warm pretty fast during extended gaming sessions or when shooting high-resolution video. While it does not slow down or freeze up right away, you can definitely feel the back plate heating up in your hand, which means taking brief breaks during heavy use is a must.
Overall, if you can look past the thermals running a bit hot, you are getting an incredible camera, reliable battery, and snappy performance at a price that is hard to beat.
The camera system is a total standout for this price point. Photos turn out crisp and vibrant, and the optical stabilization keeps videos super smooth without much effort. Battery life is another major win, easily lasting me a full day of heavy reliance without needing a top-up. Plus, gaming performance holds up great, handling most titles effortlessly.
The only real downfall I have run into is heat management. The phone gets warm pretty fast during extended gaming sessions or when shooting high-resolution video. While it does not slow down or freeze up right away, you can definitely feel the back plate heating up in your hand, which means taking brief breaks during heavy use is a must.
Overall, if you can look past the thermals running a bit hot, you are getting an incredible camera, reliable battery, and snappy performance at a price that is hard to beat.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This phone has worked wonders for me.
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: XanniBarz666
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this phone because it came as an offer for signing up for Spectrum internet. It has a lot of storage space which I needed because I love to download and create music and stories.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love my Galaxy A36 !
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: Kimncrow
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Galaxy A36 for its camera features. It takes wonderful pictures that I can use AI to edit and spice them up. It loads fast which is always nice when your wanting to lookup something in a hurry.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Has great features
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: Rokkyroad
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my device for work purposes and to further my business ventures, it also helps with good communication with others.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The usefulness of Gemini
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: cornoncob
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first new phone in 4 years, and seeing as how slow and lagging my last phone had become, I'm glad I chose to upgrade. Included with the setup of the phone came a tutorial on how to use the new ai features in daily life, and it's been a lot more helpful than I thought it'd be. I've used it to run calculations in games, reaffirm stuff I wasn't sure about, and clarify things I didn't understand.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Product has awesome camera
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: Sailor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the A36 for its awesome camera. Little did I know all of the features are top notch. Highly recommend this phone .
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Great Screen & DAW utilization is great
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: JayyLeo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It has been a great upgrade from the a11, I had the a15 but someone stole it and it took me a couple months to get back in action with a new phone. I love the screen refresh rate. It's great for mobile recording too!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US