Samsung Galaxy A08 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
20Performance32.1
36.2Display60.9
29Camera31.6
53.1Battery57.2
41.3Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0813 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and features (+19). Samsung Galaxy A08 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 A08
- 500% higher OS update pledge: 6 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 36
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | 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 | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.6 % | 93.4 %+12% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | 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) | — | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+9% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 189 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.5 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | 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 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+500% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |