When I unboxed the new Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, my first impression was that this is slimmer, sleeker and more stylish than its predecessor last year. The A36 has a more upgraded look thanks to the linear grouped camera layout with a premium glass back. Mine comes in white and has a reflective finish so that when you hold it against the light, you can see rainbow colours.

Also, this model is built with a slimmer bezel and flat side frame, offering a slim, stylish feel and finish. Other colours are black, lime and lavender. arger, It has a 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display which makes watching videos easy on the eyes. The A35 has a 6.6″ display. With a 120 Hz refresh rate and increased brightness of 1,200 nits (the A35 is 1,000 nits), enjoy smooth scrolling and better visibility, even when outdoors.

Other than its improved appearance, the fast charging is a bonus. Stay connected throughout the day with the 5,000 mAh (typical) battery, giving you up to 29 hours of uninterrupted video playtime (an improvement over the A35 with up to 26 hours). Then, when it’s time to power up, quickly recharge with 45 W Super Fast Charge (the A35 is only 25 W Super-Fast Charge).

At 195g, the A36 is lighter than the A35 which is 209g. For those of us who use our phones to watch movies/videos, Galaxy A36 5G comes with an 15% larger vapor chamber to stay cool while handling tasks with ease.

I haven’t used the camera yet as I’ve only has the A36 for 5 days. I will update with a second and more detailed review in a few weeks.