Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+
28.9Performance28.9
59.2Display45.4
41.9Camera39
43.7Battery47.8
65.3Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G8 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and features (+5). TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ 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 display score: 59 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 393 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 33 W+32% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 179 g+9% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.6 mm+2% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (HiOS 13.6) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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