Samsung’s Galaxy A36 5G Spotted in IMEI Database

Highlights

• Samsung is developing the Galaxy A36 and A56 as both were spotted in the IMEI database.
• The Galaxy A36 has two model numbers for global and US markets.
• It is expected to come with a 5G-capable processor.
• Both models are expected to launch in March 2025.

It was last month when we heard about the upcoming Galaxy A56 for the first time. And now have some early information about the upcoming Galaxy A36 5G as well.

According to an exclusive report by Gizmochina, the Galaxy A36 has been spotted in the IMEI database recently. This confirms that Samsung is actively working on developing two models in its popular A series.

As excitement around both the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 has been building for a while now, Samsung fans are now eager to see what these upcoming smartphones will offer in terms of specs and performance.

Galaxy A36 5G Spotted  in IMEI Database

As we are getting closer to the launch of the Galaxy A36 and A56, more and more details about both smartphones keep emerging.

The first hint of the Galaxy A56 came back in July when the Exynos 1580 chip appeared in a Geekbench test. This particular performs the same as the Snapdragon 888 introduced 3 years ago

After that, the Galaxy A56 was also spotted in the IMEI database and confirmed that Samsung is conducting tests to refine its performance

Later, we had Galaxy A56 popping up in the Geekbench database revealing that it will feature the Exynos 1580 chip. The upcoming device scored 1341 in single-core and 3836 in multi-core tests.

As of now, our attention has shifted to the Galaxy A36, which has also been listed in the IMEI database.

Two Versions of the Galaxy A36

The Galaxy A36 appears with two model numbers, one being speculated for the US and one for the global smartphone market. The two model numbers that appear in the IMEI database are as follows –

• SM-A366B/DS (the global version)
• SM-A366U (the US market)

The “/DS” suffix confirms that the global version will feature a dual SIM slot.

Moreover, the device’s name includes “5G,” which tells us that it will come equipped with a 5G-capable processor.

While the specific processor for the Galaxy A36 hasn’t been confirmed yet, there’s speculation that it could feature an Exynos 1480 chip.

If true, this would follow the trend as the predecessor Galaxy A35 came with an Exynos 1380.

However, certain media reports suggest that Samsung could take another route for Galaxy A36. For those who don’t remember, the earlier Galaxy A34 was powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080. And there is always a chance that Samsung would go for a successor MediaTek chipset for A36.

As we mentioned, there is too much speculation when it comes Galaxy A36 chipset with no concrete information as of now. However, we may soon get an official confirmation on this, directly or indirectly.

Galaxy A36 – Expected Launch Date

The exact launch date for the recently spotted Galaxy A36 is still unclear.

However, media reports claim both the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are expected to be officially launched in March 2025.

As we get closer to the launch date, we can expect more details to surface.

FAQs

Q1. What models is Samsung developing in its A series?

Answer. According to an exclusive report by Gizmochina, the Galaxy A36 has been spotted in the IMEI database recently. This now confirms that Samsung is actively working on developing two models in its popular A series. While excitement has been building around both the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, fans are now eager to see what these new smartphones will offer.

Q2. What are the model numbers for the Galaxy A36 in the IMEI database?

Answer. The Galaxy A36 appears with two model numbers, one being speculated for the US and one for the global smartphone market. The two model numbers that appear in the IMEI database are as follows –

SM-A366B/DS (the global version) SM-A366U (the US market)

Q3. When are the Galaxy A36 and A56 expected to launch?

Answer. The exact launch date for the recently spotted Galaxy A36 is still unclear. However, media reports claim both the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are expected to be officially launched in March 2025.

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