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Philips S7221 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

Philips S7221 5G
42Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
28.9Performance32.1
65.7Display60.9
32.3Camera31.6
45.4Battery57.2
46.7Features60
2 spec wins — Philips S7221 5G3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and battery (+12). Philips S7221 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Philips S7221 5G

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 61
  • 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 45
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16001080x2436
Pixel density—393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness—1,300 nits
Screen-to-body—93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetUnisoc T765MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—765,777Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—233,134Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—107,198Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—157,750Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—267,695Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB, 256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Max video—4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity5,700 mAh+4%5,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight—189 g
Thickness—7.5 mm
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Bluetooth—5.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecPhilips S7221 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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