Samsung Galaxy A08 vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
20Performance21.8
36.2Display79.4
29Camera30.1
53.1Battery54
41.3Features44
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0810 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Slim 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and features (+3). 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
- 16% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 68% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 262 ppi
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 440 ppi+68% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| 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 Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+16% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 156 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 6 mm+26% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | TECNO POVA Slim 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 Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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