Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung
PKR 84,999
78/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Tecno Spark 50s
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 84,999.
Tecno Spark 50s
Tecno
PKR 80,999
54/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy M36 takes it by 23.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 4,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Spark 50s charges 20W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy M36 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy M36 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M36 if…
you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Tecno Spark 50s |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 | PKR 80,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Better | 210 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) Better | 720 × 1576 pixels |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Not specified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 |
| 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 16 HIOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (Uses Hybrid SIM Slot) | microSDXC (dedicated 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 13MP, Wide Better | 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. |
| Video recording | 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS | Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 25W Fast Charging | 45W wired charging, bypass charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 A2DP LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C. |
“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 50s?
Samsung Galaxy M36 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 M36 and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M36 is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Samsung Galaxy M36 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M36 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Samsung Galaxy M36 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M36 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm).
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