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Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
46.1Display75.9
41.7Camera30.1
52.5Battery71.3
57.3Features44
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+19). 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

  • Stronger camera score: 42 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 46
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.74 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLED PlusAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2364
Pixel density382 ppi383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight180 g+8%195 g
Thickness7.2 mm+3%7.4 mm
IP rating—IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy M56 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M56 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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