Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung
PKR 84,999
71/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 84,999.
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Tecno
PKR 52,999
73/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 32,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 8W faster.
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Samsung Galaxy M36 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M36 if…
you care most about camera and display.
Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 | PKR 52,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | June 2024 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm | 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) |
| Weight | 197 g Better | 200 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | No confirmed IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) | Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Not Specified |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. | Android 14, HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (Uses Hybrid SIM Slot) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8MP, Ultra-Wide 2MP, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) | 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better |
| Selfie camera | 13MP, Wide Better | 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR |
| Video recording | 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W Fast Charging | 33W Super Charge Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 A2DP LE | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass |
| 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 M36 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M36 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M36 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M36 is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M36 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M36 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M36 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 33W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M36 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) while Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm).
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