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Samsung Galaxy S10 vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
35.4Display75.9
37.4Camera30.1
26.4Battery71.3
49.3Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1010 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+41). 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
  • Stronger features score: 49 vs 44
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
  • 44% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 383 ppi
  • 19% lower weight: 157 g vs 195 g

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 26
  • 463% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 800 nits
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.78 ″+11%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3040x14401080x2364
Pixel density550 ppi+44%383 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness800 nits4,500 nits+463%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9820MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.5-2.4f/1.8
Ultra-wide16 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps1440p@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity3,400 mAh8,000 mAh+135%
Wired charging15 W45 W+200%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight157 g+19%195 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.4 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 9 (One UI)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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