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Tecno Spark 50 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

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Tecno Spark 50

Tecno Spark 50

  • 210 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • MediaTek Helio G81 processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 21,200In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • 197 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 23,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G charges faster (25 W) and has a sharper OLED screen, steadier photos and video (OIS) and sharper selfies (13 MP), while the Tecno Spark 50 has a much bigger battery (7,000 mAh), runs newer Android 16 and has stereo speakers and a headphone jack for wired earphones.

Weight

Tecno Spark 50
210 g
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
197 g

Display

Tecno Spark 50
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Spark 50
MediaTek Helio G81 processor
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50
7,000 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Tecno Spark 50
18 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50

  • Bigger battery: 7,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • FM radio.
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 18 W).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 259 ppi).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

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PriorityTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediaTek Helio G81 processorExynos 1380 processor
Battery capacity7,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging18 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP64 water and dust resistanceDrop resistant up to 2m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
BrandTECNOSamsung
ModelSpark 50 4GGalaxy M36
Announced2026, April 142025, June 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, April 14Available. Released 2025, July 12
Model numbers—SM-M366B, SM-M366B/DS
SAR—0.46 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.38 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Dimensions167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Display6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display features120HzSuper AMOLED, 120Hz
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.78 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Pixel density259 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio83.5% screen-to-body ratio—
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G81Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP5
User interfaceHIOS 16—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flashLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera videoYes4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera videoYes4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF—
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Battery7000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16, HIOS 16Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5mDrop resistant up to 2m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), gyroFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsHalo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom PinkOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G if you want faster charging and a sharper OLED screen, or the Tecno Spark 50 if you would rather have a much bigger battery and newer Android 16.

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