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Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M56 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 82,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M56 takes it by 3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy M56 charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Samsung Galaxy M56 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M56 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and display.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M56 Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 82,999 PKR 52,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 17, 2025 June 2024
Dimensions 162 × 77.3 × 7.2 mm 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)
Weight 180 g Better 200 g
Water resistance No Official IP Rating No confirmed IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.74 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better
Panel type Super AMOLED+ 120Hz IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Not Specified
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A78 (up to 2.75GHz) 4 × Cortex-A55 (up to 2.0GHz) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Samsung Xclipse 530 (AMD RDNA-based) Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates Android 14, HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 256 GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-Wide), 123° field of view 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus (PDAF) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) AI Scene Optimization Object Eraser Edit Suggestions 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better
Selfie camera 12 MP (Wide) HDR Portrait Mode Face Beauty AI Camera Features Better 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR
Video recording 4K at 30fps 1080p at 30fps and 60fps 10-bit HDR Video Gyro-EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging Better 33W Super Charge
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth v5.3 with 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 M56 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and display. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 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 M56 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M56 is listed at PKR 82,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M56 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M56 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 M56 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M56 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M56 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M56 runs the Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) while Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm).

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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.