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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
46.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
65.7Display75.9
42.6Camera30.1
52.5Battery71.3
57.3Features44
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A57 5G5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+18). Samsung Galaxy A57 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 A57 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 66
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLED+AMOLED
Resolution—1080x2364
Pixel density—383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness—4,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1680MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Max video—1440p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight179 g+8%195 g
Thickness6.9 mm+7%7.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth—5.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A57 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
3.5mm jack—No

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