Samsung Galaxy A36: Best plans, prices, and deals in Australia

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 01 April 2025

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In this guide:

Galaxy A36 plans
Galaxy A36 price
Galaxy A36 features
Galaxy A36 plan providers
How to choose the best Galaxy A36 plan for you

The Galaxy A36 is a new phone in Samsung's affordable A-series. Retailing for $549, it's a great deal cheaper than S-series phones.

Samsung Galaxy A36 plans

The Galaxy A36 is now available for purchase on mobile plans from Telstra and Vodafone. Optus will be stocking later in April.

All three providers offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayments. A 24-month term means you own the phone faster, while a 36-month term lowers the monthly cost in exchange for a longer commitment.

36-month Galaxy A36 plans

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $60.25/mth Min. cost $594 Go to Site	$60.25/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $594	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $65.25/mth Min. cost $599 Go to Site	$65.25/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $599	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $70.25/mth Min. cost $604 Go to Site	$70.25/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $604	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $89.25/mth Min. cost $623 Link not supplied	$89.25/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $623	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $89.25/mth Min. cost $623 Link not supplied	$89.25/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $623	Link not supplied
#6	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $99.25/mth Min. cost $633 Link not supplied	$99.25/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $633	Link not supplied

24-month Galaxy A36 plans

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $67.87/mth Min. cost $593.88 Go to Site	$67.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $593.88	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $72.87/mth Min. cost $598.88 Go to Site	$72.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $598.88	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $77.87/mth Min. cost $603.88 Go to Site	$77.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $603.88	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $96.87/mth Min. cost $622.88 Link not supplied	$96.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $622.88	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $96.87/mth Min. cost $622.88 Link not supplied	$96.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $622.88	Link not supplied
#6	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $106.87/mth Min. cost $632.88 Link not supplied	$106.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $632.88	Link not supplied

Looking for a different Galaxy A-series device?

Check out plans for the Galaxy A56 here, or compare the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 in more detail here.

Galaxy A36 deals

If you're looking to buy the Galaxy A36 on a plan, Telstra and Vodafone both have deals available.

If you pick the Galaxy A36 on a Vodafone plan, you'll get a $10 per month discount for the length of your repayment and double data.

If you go with a Galaxy A36 on a Telstra plan, you'll save $150 divided across the length of your repayment. On a 36-month term, that's a saving of around $4.16 per month.

How much does the Samsung Galaxy A36 cost in Australia?

The Galaxy A36 sells for $549 outright in Australia. That's the same price as last year's Galaxy A35, and $150 less than the Galaxy A56.

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Samsung Galaxy A36 features

Samsung Galaxy A36 design

The Galaxy A36 has a plastic frame, but both the front and back are protected with Gorilla Glass Victus. It also has an IP67 water resistance rating, meaning it can survive depths of up to a metre for as long as half an hour.

When compared to last year's Galaxy A35, the Galaxy A36 now has a larger 6.7-inch display, up from 6.6-inch. The resolution is still 1080p+ with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Galaxy A36 is also 0.6mm thinner than the Galaxy A55, and 14g lighter.

Samsung Galaxy A36 camera

The Galaxy A36 has three rear-facing cameras: a 50MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. On the front, there's a 12MP selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy A36 battery

The Galaxy A36 has a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung says this will give you up to 29 hours of video playback per charge. The Galaxy A36 supports 45W wired fast charging, but doesn't have wireless charging. You don't get a charger in the box.

Samsung Galaxy A36 processor

The Galaxy A36 is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. This will be fast enough for day-today tasks, but won't be great for gaming.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

The Galaxy A36 has 5G connectivity.

WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.

This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.

Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

Galaxy A36 eSIM

The Galaxy A36 supports eSIM, but it also still has a physical SIM card slot. The Galaxy A36 marks the first time Samsung has offered eSIM at this price point.

eSIM (an electronic SIM or embedded SIM) is a rewritable SIM card that’s built directly into the phone. It never leaves your phone. Instead, you simply download a "software SIM" from your provider of choice.

Galaxy A36 vs. Galaxy A56

	Galaxy A36 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Display	6.7-inch	6.7-inch
Resolution	1080p+ with 120Hz	1080p+ with 120Hz
Rear Cameras	50MP + 8MP + 5MP	50MP + 12MP + 5MP
Front Camera	12MP	12MP
Processor	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3	Exynos 1580
Storage	128GB	128GB - 256GB
RAM	6GB	8GB
Water-Resistance	IP67	IP67
Battery	5,000mAh	5,000mAh
5G	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Price	$549	$699

Samsung Galaxy A36 plan providers

Telstra and Vodafone are already ranging the Galaxy A36, while Optus will sell it shortly. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits each provider offers.

Telstra Galaxy A36 plans

Widest 5G coverage in Australia
Access to the Telstra Plus perks and rewards program

Telstra plans

Telstra Galaxy plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.

Telstra lets you pay your Galaxy off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.

Optus Galaxy A36 plans

Discounted streaming services through SubHub
$5 for 5GB of roaming data when overseas

Optus plans

Optus Galaxy plans come with solid data inclusions.

Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.

All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.

In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.

Vodafone Galaxy A36 plans

Bundling options
Access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming

Vodafone plans

Vodafone Galaxy plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.

If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.

Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments.

Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.

You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.

How to choose the best Samsung Galaxy A36 plan for you

There are a few key factors to keep in mind when picking a Samsung Galaxy A36 plan:

Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
If you're a frequent overseas traveller, consider any international roaming inclusions
You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan

If you're looking for a different Samsung handset, check out our guide to the best Samsung plans.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

These are the most popular NBN 50 plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#2	amaysim	amaysim All Fixed Line nbn® NBN50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro offer), then $85/mth. Ends 04.10.26 $45/mth for first 6 months, then $85/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45/mth for first 6 months, then $85/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#4	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband All Fixed Line nbn® Value nbn - Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 47/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING25. $95/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $70/mth for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $70 Link not supplied	$70/mth for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $70	Link not supplied
#6	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#8	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#9	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#10	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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