Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 8000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | Mystic Purple, Storm Titanium, Melting Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | February 13, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 03, 2025 | February 20, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹27,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.69 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1208 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 429 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 195 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Tecno Pova Curve 2
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 7100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G610 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Filter, HDR, Magic Eraser, Night mode, Portrait mode | HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | HIOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Camera, AI Eraser, Circle to Search, Google Gemini | AI Imaging, ELLA AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Filters, Portrait Mode | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Pova Curve 2
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tecno Pova Curve 2
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
