Head exposure reference
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Samsung Galaxy A36
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display6.64 inches
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (unconfirmed)
FCC identifierA3LSMA366U
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR · cellular only0.70 W/kg44% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.24 W/kg77% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.24 W/kg77% of US localized limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | 1.24 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | 1.24 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | A3LSMA366U — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.
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Source specifications by category. Regional models, software and availability may differ.
General
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | 10-03-2025 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available |
| Model Names | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1 |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.64 inches, 108.2 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Always-on display |
Camera
| Main Camera | Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12m 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 12 MP, (wide) |
| Selfie Camera Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | Android 15 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (unconfirmed) |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno |
| Internal Storage | Up to 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Circle to Search |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm (6.40 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | - |
| Colors | Blue; other colors |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE |
| 5G Network | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
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