Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs TECNO SPARK Slim
34.7Performancechip28.6
46.2Display79.4
41.7Camera30.1
52.5Battery54
89.3Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G8 spec wins — TECNO SPARK Slim
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G scores 47.4 against 47.3 for TECNO SPARK Slim. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK Slim
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 46
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower weight: 156 g vs 195 g
- 20% lower thickness: 5.9 mm vs 7.4 mm
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 440 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| AnTuTu | 816,934Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 304,148Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,245Bottom 21% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,052Bottom 12% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 229,489Bottom 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 36% | — |
| 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 SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 156 g+20% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 5.9 mm+20% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | TECNO SPARK Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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