- Virtual CIO
Digital Transformation for SMEs: Where to Start
11 Mar, 2026
£381.62 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At £318 ex-VAT, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G in the “starter bundle” price bracket feels aimed at businesses that want something reliable without paying the premium for a flagship. In day-to-day use, you’ll get a sensible, no-drama Android experience for staff who primarily email, Teams/WhatsApp, basic app work, light photos, and navigation. Samsung’s support lifecycle tends to be a decent fit for corporate refresh cycles, and the 5G aspect is usually “nice to have” rather than something you’ll feel every minute—but it helps future-proof mobile data performance for the next couple of years.
That said, I’d only buy it if you’re truly buying for volume and manageability (i.e., you’re standardising on Samsung and keeping the phones in moderate usage). If your users are heavy power users—lots of camera work, mobile hotspot, big app loads, or long days outdoors—this class of handset can feel a bit constrained compared to higher-tier models. Also, don’t be seduced by “starter bundle” unless you’ve confirmed what’s actually included and whether it matches how your IT team deploys devices (SIM/eSIM setup, any case/charging extras, etc.). If you need something that’s easier to justify on performance for the money, I’d compare it against a slightly higher-spec Galaxy A-series or an alternative brand before committing.

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge - 5G smartphone - dual-SIM - RAM 12 GB / Internal Memory 256 GB - OLED display - 6.7" - 3120 x 1440 pixels (120 Hz) - 2x rear cameras 200 MP, 12 MP - front camera 12 MP - titanium silver

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A17 - 4G smartphone - dual-SIM - RAM 4 GB / Internal Memory 128 GB - microSD slot - OLED display - 6.7" - 2340 x 1080 pixels (90 Hz) - 3x rear cameras 50 MP, 5 MP, 2 MP - front camera 13 MP - black

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26 - Enterprise Edition - 5G smartphone - dual-SIM - RAM 12 GB / Internal Memory 256 GB - OLED display - 6.3" - 2340 x 1080 pixels (120 Hz) - 3x rear cameras 50 MP, 12 MP, 10 MP - front camera 12 MP - black

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26+ - 5G smartphone - dual-SIM - RAM 12 GB / Internal Memory 256 GB - OLED display - 6.7" - 3120 x 1440 pixels (120 Hz) - 3x rear cameras 50 MP, 12 MP, 10 MP - front camera 12 MP - black