Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Tecno Spark 50 5G
The short answer
- Tecno Spark 50 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 5,000.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G charges faster, at 45 W against 25.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 16,999 against INR 17,499.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
₹17,499launch price · Jul 2025
|
 Tecno Spark 50 5G
₹16,999launch price
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Top quarter ₹15–20k | Lower half ₹15–20k |
| Spec index | 7.9 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.78 inches (1576 x 720) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | July 12, 2025 (Official) | 27 March 2026 (India) |
| Operating System | Android v15 | Android 16 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI 7 | HiOS 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | — |
| Architecture | 64 bit | — |
| Fabrication | 5 nm | — |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MP5 | — |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB in India; up to 24 GB total with extended RAM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | HD Display |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) | 720 x 1576 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | 385 ppi | — |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.04 % | — |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Design | ||
| Height | 164.4 mm | 167.9 mm |
| Width | 77.9 mm | 79.3 mm |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 8.18 mm |
| Weight | 197 grams | — |
| Colours | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | Fantasy Purple, Champagne Gold, Mint Green, Titanium Grey, Ink Black |
| Waterproof | — | Yes, IP64 dust and water resistance |
| Ruggedness | — | Military Grade Shock-Resistance Certification |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Single |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera | 50 MP |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| OIS | Yes | — |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, single flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | — |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode | — |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Object Eraser Photo Remaster | AI camera with RAW colour restoration algorithm, FlashSnap high-speed capture, AI eraser |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | — |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion | — |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 8 MP |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Flash | No | Yes, single flash |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Rated to retain over 80% capacity after 6 years |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 25W | Yes, 45W Super Charging - full charge in about one hour |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 2 TB | — |
| USB OTG | Yes | — |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) | — |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | — |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 5G+ |
| VoLTE | Yes | — |
| SIM 1 | - | — |
| EDGE | Available | — |
| SIM 2 | - | — |
| GPRS | Available | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | FreeLink 2.0 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | GNSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB Type-C |
| Infrared Sensor | — | Yes, infrared remote control |
| Multimedia | ||
| Stereo Speaker | No | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | — |
| FM Radio | — | Yes |
| Audio Features | — | DTS Sound |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | Side mounted |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | — |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, G-sensor, E-compass, Virtual gyroscope |