Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Security Grade

A-

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   Brand: Samsung‎ (Parent: Samsung‎)

   Category: Smart phone • Model / Gen: 36th generation SM - A366B

   Release Date: 2025-03-02 • Status: In sale

   Classification Date: 2025-10-16 • [www.samsung.com Official Website]

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	Samsung Knox provides hardware-level security, making physical tampering extremely rare and difficult for non-state actors.
Known vulnerabilities	Very common	🔗 Proof	As a popular device, it is regularly audited by security researchers, leading to a common and healthy cycle of vulnerability discovery and patching.
Prior attacks	Very common	🔗 Proof	The Android OS is a frequent target for malware and phishing campaigns, making attacks on the platform very common, regardless of the device tier.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Samsung provides one of the best update policies in the Android space, offering years of frequent security and OS updates even for its mid-range devices.
Category Score	Score: 3 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	The Android OS provides full support for modern authentication standards (OAuth, Passkeys, etc.) for secure service integration.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	All modern network communications (Wi-Fi 6/WPA3, 5G, HTTPS/TLS 1.3) use strong, up-to-date encryption standards.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Modern Android devices enforce mandatory file-based encryption by default to protect user data at rest.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	The system offers comprehensive controls for adding, removing, and managing permissions for multiple user accounts.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	It supports strong, hardware-backed authentication methods, including an under-display fingerprint sensor and complex PIN/passwords.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	The lockscreen implements an exponential back-off delay after repeated failed unlock attempts to mitigate brute-force attacks.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Associated cloud accounts (Google, Samsung) log and alert users of critical security events like new device sign-ins and password changes.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	During the initial device setup, the user is required to create a screen lock that meets the OS's minimum complexity standards.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Android 14 with One UI 6.0 (Companion App: Samsung Members、Galaxy Store)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 • GPU: Adreno 710
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8GB • Storage: 128GB
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 5000mAh • Power: ~ 19 Wh • Charging: 45W
Display & Camera	Display: 1080 × 2340, Super AMOLED, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+ • Camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro rear; 12MP front camera
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Stereo speakers; no 3.5mm jack • Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi (latest standards); NFC; under-display fingerprint; IP67 water & dust resistance
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 160 × 75 × 8.5 mm • Mass: 190 g