Samsung Galaxy A36vsTecno Camon 30
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Camon 30 wins
Verdict
Tecno Camon 30 wins 5 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Camon 30 is the overall winner, 5 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 249, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Tecno Camon 30 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Tecno Camon 30 takes Display — led by screen size (6.78 in).
- Tecno Camon 30 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Tecno Camon 30 takes Battery — led by charging speed (70 W).
- Tecno Camon 30 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 620,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want…
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want better video quality — 88 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A36
- Tecno Camon 30
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A36
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if price matters most. It costs USD 349.
Tecno Camon 30
Choose Tecno Camon 30 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 45 W charging
- 6 years of updates
- Good value
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- Plastic frame
Tecno Camon 30
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 70 W charging
- Good value
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video