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Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
50.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
46.8Display75.9
49.8Camera30.1
52.5Battery71.3
70.7Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+19). Samsung Galaxy M55 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 camera score: 50 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • 350% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLED+AMOLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2364
Pixel density393 ppi+3%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,000 nits4,500 nits+350%
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight180 g+8%195 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.4 mm+5%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M55 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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