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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Tecno Spark 50s 5G

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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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Tecno Spark 50s 5G

Tecno Spark 50s 5G

  • 210 g.
  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Screen: 720 x 1576 pixels.
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 22,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Tecno Spark 50s 5G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and runs newer Android 16, while the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has a sharper OLED screen, steadier photos and video (OIS), sharper selfies (13 MP) and NFC for contactless payments.

Weight

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

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
About 6.7 inch screen
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
6.78 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Higher screen resolution: 1080 × 2340 (vs 720 × 1576).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 197 g (vs 210 g).

Tecno Spark 50s 5G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceExynos 1380 processorMediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
BrandSamsungTECNO
ModelGalaxy M36SPARK 50s 5G
Announced2025, June 272026, October 16
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 12Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, October 20
Model numbersSM-M366B, SM-M366B/DS—
SAR0.46 W/kg (head)—
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)—
Device type / form family—Smartphone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)167.9 x 79.3 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)
Weight197 g (6.95 oz)210 g (7.41 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back—
Drop resistance—Drop resistant up to 1.5m
Durability standard—MIL-STD-810H compliance is reported; this does not guarantee ruggedness or suitability for extreme conditions

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78-inch IPS LCD; 120Hz; 560 nits
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1576 pixels
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 120Hz—
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—560 nits
Pixel density—Approximately 256 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9
Screen-to-body ratio—Approximately 84.2%
Screen area—112.1 cm²

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
ProcessorExynos 1380 (5 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP5Mali-G57 MC2
User interface—HiOS 16
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
RAM6GB / 8GB6GB, 8GB physical RAM
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Rear camera50 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)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Front camera13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EISYes
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Battery5000 mAh6500 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired Bypass charging
Reverse charging—Reverse wired charging

Software

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

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41LTE
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6SA/NSA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
NFCYesNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Water resistanceDrop resistant up to 2mIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
ColorsOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene GreenBurgundy Red, Breeze Blue
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—
Biometrics—Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GTecno Spark 50s 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Audio features—All-scenario call noise cancellation

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.7 and 6.78 inches).

In summary

Get the Tecno Spark 50s 5G if you want a bigger battery and faster charging, or the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G if you would rather have a sharper OLED screen and steadier photos and video.

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