Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
28.9Performance46.7
46.1Display80.7
41.7Camera41.9
52.5Battery66.6
57.3Features86.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G8 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and features (+29). Samsung Galaxy M56 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 M56 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 57
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 429 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+5% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+3% | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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