Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
26.3Performance32.4
45.2Display56.5
41.7Camera30.1
43.7Battery81.9
78.7Features60
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G8 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and display (+11). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 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 A34 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 12% lower weight: 199 g vs 225 g
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 44
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″ | 6.76 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi+2% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+5% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | 811,323+56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010+1%Bottom 31% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | 2,914+19%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+12% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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