Samsung Galaxy M35vsTecno Spark 30 Pro
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy M35 and Tecno Spark 30 Pro trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 in Price; Tecno Spark 30 Pro in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,700 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Camera — led by camera score (112 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy M35 and Tecno Spark 30 Pro.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 400,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want better video quality — 86 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want…
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 390 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,700 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy M35
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
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 M35
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if price matters most. It costs USD 249.
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
- 108 MP camera
- 120 Hz display
- Affordable
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
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