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Samsung Galaxy S10 vs TECNO POVA 7 5G

Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA 7 5G
45.5Inno Score
28.9Performance32.6
35.4Display56.8
37.4Camera30.1
26.4Battery61.9
49.3Features60
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S108 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 7 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+21). Samsung Galaxy S10 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 S10

  • Stronger camera score: 37 vs 30
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
  • 39% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 396 ppi
  • 24% lower weight: 157 g vs 207 g
  • 12% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 33 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 57 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.78 ″+11%
Panel typeAMOLEDLCD
Resolution3040x14401080x2460
Pixel density550 ppi+39%396 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness800 nits900 nits+13%
Screen-to-body—91.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9820MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—825,080Bottom 29%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—315,046Bottom 29%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—108,324Bottom 26%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—142,983Bottom 15%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—258,727Bottom 29%
Geekbench 6 (single)—930Bottom 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,701Bottom 28%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.5-2.4f/1.6
Ultra-wide16 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
Capacity3,400 mAh6,000 mAh+76%
Wired charging15 W45 W+200%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
Weight157 g+24%207 g
Thickness7.8 mm+12%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
OS at launchAndroid 9 (One UI)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge3 years+200%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA 7 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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