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Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
12-Month Warranty
Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck Tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished
This refurbished Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is unlocked for all UK networks, from £230 for 128GB or £260 for 256GB. It's second hand, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, with 45W charging and eSIM support. A 12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets is included, with same-day dispatch on weekday orders by 3pm.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Samsung's UK technical specifications. Updated 30 Sep 2026
6.7-inch
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits peak50MP main
Cameras50MP main with OIS, 8MP ultra wide, 5MP macro; 12MP front5
Battery (Samsung, when new)000mAh, up to 29 hours video; 45W Super Fast ChargeUnlocked
Network and SIM5G; nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage and RAM
- 128GB or 256GB; RAM depends on the model supplied (Samsung UK lists 6GB, 8GB or 12GB)
- Colours
- Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome Lime, Awesome White
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM
- Display
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits peak
- Processor
- Octa-core 2.4GHz + 1.8GHz (Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, model SM-A366B)
- Cameras
- 50MP main with OIS, 8MP ultra wide, 5MP macro; 12MP front
- Battery (Samsung, when new)
- 5,000mAh, up to 29 hours video; 45W Super Fast Charge
- Software support
- 6 Android upgrades; security updates until 31 March 2031 (Samsung UK)
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
- Returns
- 14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
Unlocked for every UK network with 5G. Samsung lists nano-SIM plus eSIM, or two eSIMs, so a work and personal number can share one phone. That's an upgrade over the A16 and A26, which list physical SIMs only.
02Display
Samsung specifies a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED at 120Hz with 1,200 nits peak brightness for sunny days, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back.
03Performance and storage
Samsung lists an octa-core chip at 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz; GSMArena identifies it as the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Samsung UK lists 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM, so RAM depends on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order. There's no microSD, so choose 256GB for lots of video.
04Cameras
Samsung lists a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra wide, a 5MP macro and a 12MP front camera with video HDR. The Galaxy A56 upgrades the ultra wide to 12MP.
05Battery and charging
Samsung rates the 5,000mAh battery at up to 29 hours of video when new, with 45W Super Fast Charge on a compatible charger. Minimum battery health at dispatch: 85%+ on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).
06Software updates
Samsung promises six Android upgrades and lists security updates until 31 March 2031 on its UK page. The body is IP67 rated.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
A refurbished A36 5G has been used before. We test, clean and factory reset each one and remove the old owner's Google and Samsung accounts. The grade shows cosmetic condition only. Like New means no visible marks on the screen or body; Excellent means light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length; Very Good means visible marks on the body, with the screen in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. Full details: how we test and grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Galaxy A36 vs A56: Samsung lists the same screen, battery and 45W charging; the A56 adds the Exynos 1580 (GSMArena), a 12MP ultra wide, a metal frame and a year more updates, from £265. vs Galaxy A26: keeps microSD, costs £50 less, charges at 25W. Read Galaxy A36 vs A56.
Our view
Is a refurbished Samsung Galaxy A36 5G worth buying in 2026?
Yes, as the sensible middle choice: 45W charging, eSIM and IP67 for £35 less than the A56 here. Samsung lists a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 120Hz and updates to March 2031. The trade-offs are no memory card and an 8MP ultra wide.
Who it's for
Buyers who want quick charging and eSIM without A56 money. To keep a microSD card, the Galaxy A26 5G has one. For a metal frame and better ultra wide, see the Galaxy A56 5G.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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Is it unlocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for all UK networks and supports 5G where your network and plan offer it.
Does the Galaxy A36 have eSIM?
Yes, Samsung lists nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM. Ask your network for an eSIM QR code to set it up.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished, a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
Galaxy A36 vs A56: what's the difference?
The A56 adds a faster Exynos 1580, a 12MP ultra wide and a metal frame. The A36 is £35 cheaper here and shares the screen, battery and 45W charging.
How long will the Galaxy A36 get updates?
Samsung UK lists security updates until 31 March 2031, with six Android upgrades from launch.
Can I use a memory card?
No. Samsung doesn't list microSD on the A36, so pick 256GB if you need more space, or consider the Galaxy A26.
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