Tecno Spark 50 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Tecno Spark 50 |  Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,500.00 – KSh 20,500.00 | KSh 23,000.00 – KSh 23,500.00 |
| Display | 6.78-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP wide, f/1.9, PDAF | 50 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) |
| Battery | 7000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Weight | 210g | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16, HiOS 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Tecno | Samsung |
| Model | Spark 50 (4G) | Galaxy M36 5G |
| Announced | 14 April 2026 | 2025, June 27 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 167.8 × 79.2 × 8.2mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 210g | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic frame and back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.78-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels, 20:9, approximately 259ppi | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Display features | — | 120Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core: 2 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 × 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC, dedicated slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50MP wide, f/1.9, PDAF | 50 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 camera | 8MP wide, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | Video recording supported | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | — | HDR |
| Front camera video | Video recording supported | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 7000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 16, HiOS 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP64 dust and splash resistance | — |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, gyroscope | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Halo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom Pink | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | No |
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