{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g-vs-tecno-spark-50-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T03:31:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Tecno Spark 50 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_05_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T05:15:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 98.2,
                "overall": 80.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68",
                    "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"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_07_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T05:20:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 10,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 205–210 g (varies by market)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode",
                    "Protection": "Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Super Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
        "margin": 15.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 65,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 98,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 76.3,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 98.2,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 20W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and display. Tecno Spark 50 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) while Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}