Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
28.9Performance28.9
59.2Display79.4
41.9Camera30.1
43.7Battery59.6
65.3Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G9 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and battery (+16). 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 60
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 44
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% lower weight: 160 g vs 197 g
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 4,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 160 g+19% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 6.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | HiOS 15.1 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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