Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
28.9Performance46.7
59.2Display75.9
41.9Camera30.1
43.7Battery71.3
65.3Features44
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+18). Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+1% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm+4% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 M36 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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