Samsung Galaxy S10 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
28.9Performance46.7
35.4Display80.7
37.4Camera41.9
26.4Battery66.6
49.3Features86.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1010 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and battery (+40). 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
- 100% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 28% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 429 ppi
- 17% lower weight: 157 g vs 189 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+28% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 4,500 nits+463% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP+30% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 6,500 mAh+91% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 45 W+200% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+17% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |