Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
34.7Performance32.4
46.2Display56.5
41.7Camera30.1
52.5Battery81.9
89.3Features60
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+10). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 53
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+1% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+26% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 816,934Bottom 27% | 811,323 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 304,148Bottom 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,245Bottom 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,052Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 229,489Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+1%Bottom 33% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+13% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+16% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+200% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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