Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
46.7Performance32.4
46.8Display56.5
49.8Camera30.1
52.5Battery81.9
70.7Features60
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G4 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and performance (+14). Tecno Pova 8 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 M55 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 53
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+5% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 91.4 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+20% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+11% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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