Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Tecno Spark 40 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 84,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G charges 7W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and display.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M34 5G Tecno Spark 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 PKR 49,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2023 July 2025
Dimensions 161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm
Weight 208 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Certified
Display
Screen size 6.5 inches 6.67 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM) IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G68 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 (upgradable) One UI 5.1 Software Support: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates Android 15 HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot) microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-wide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting
Selfie camera 13 MP, f/2.2 Better 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable) Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh
Wired charging 25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C) Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 40 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and display. Tecno Spark 40 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Tecno Spark 40 5G in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 40 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 40 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 40 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) while Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.