Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
29.1Performance32.4
55.1Display56.5
56.4Camera30.1
41.7Battery81.9
73.3Features60
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra7 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+3). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 42
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 62% higher AnTuTu: 811,323 vs 500,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+2% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi+30% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+58% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 500,000 | 811,323+62% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 22% | 1,001+11%Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Bottom 27% | 2,914+10%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP+30% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+78% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g+8% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+8% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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