Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Quick Comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 16499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is Rs. 16499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | LJ8k (Pova Curve) | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | May 30, 2025 | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 177 g | |
| Colors | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Water Resistance | 2 m | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |