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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
29.1Performance46.7
55.1Display75.9
56.4Camera30.1
41.7Battery71.3
73.3Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and display (+21). 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 44
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
  • 30% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 383 ppi

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 55
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
  • 200% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.78 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3088x14401080x2364
Pixel density496 ppi+30%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,500 nits4,500 nits+200%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)900Bottom 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,650Bottom 27%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video8K@24fps1440p@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh8,000 mAh+78%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight208 g195 g+6%
Thickness8.1 mm7.4 mm+8%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialStainless steel—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2.5)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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