Samsung Galaxy A06 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
20Performance32.1
20Display60.9
29Camera31.6
43.7Battery57.2
20Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0616 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 26.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and features (+40). Samsung Galaxy A06 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A06
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
- 157% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 505 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 393 ppi+50% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 505 nits | 1,300 nits+157% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek 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) | 410Bottom 3% | 1,044+155%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,439Bottom 7% | 3,160+120%Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.5 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years+100% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A06 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |