Samsung just launched a new phone in its lineup thats perfect for folks not looking to drop a thousand or more bucks on a device: The new Galaxy A36 5G is smartphone for folks who dont care for all the bells and whistles. Call, text, browse Instagram, access your bank account, and take some pictures. It does what you expect it to and does it all well enough.For the launch, Samsung has a pretty great offer going on. You can save up to $150 when you trade in your old smartphone. What were you gonna do with that old thing anyway? After ridding yourself of it, youll only have to pay $249, down from $399, for a brand new 2025 model phone. Thats incredible.See at Samsung.comFor an entry-level smartphone, this still has a pretty impressive screen: At 6.7 inches across, this super AMOLED display refreshes at 60 to 120 Hz no problem. Its not as bright as the Galaxy S25, coming in at only 1200-nit peak brightness and it also doesnt have a anti-reflective screen coating. You may find yourself putting your hand around the edges to block the daylight on a sunny day on occasion but thats not really a deal breaker when were talking about savings hundreds of dollars.The camera setup is good: Its got three lens on the back including a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 50MP main camera, and a 5MP macro camera for taking pics of close objects. Additionally, you have the 12MP front camera for selfies and video calls.The casing is an area Samsung has definitely been able to help drive down the cost. While the S25 utilizes a thin armor aluminum design, the A36 5G is made from plastic with a body thickness of 7.4mm. Just put a case on it and youll be more than fine. The screen is durable, made from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+so no worries there.Long-lasting BatteryOddly enough, the battery on the Galaxy A36 5G is more powerful than that of the Galaxy S25, which starts at double the price. The Galaxy S25 has a 4,000mAh battery while the A36 5G is housing 5,000mAh. It doesnt support wireless charging but a good ol plug is always more reliable and even charges faster at 45W.For a limited time, you can save yourself up to $150 by trading in your old smartphone. On top of that, when you purchase the Galaxy A36 5G, youll be eligible for up to 60% off a new pair of Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy BudsFE or Galaxy Watch FE. That could save you as much as another $98.See at Samsung.com