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Samsung Galaxy S10 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
28.9Performance32.1
35.4Display60.9
37.4Camera31.6
26.4Battery57.2
49.3Features60
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S109 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+26). 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 32
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
  • 40% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 393 ppi
  • 17% lower weight: 157 g vs 189 g
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
  • 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.78 ″+11%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3040x14401080x2436
Pixel density550 ppi+40%393 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness800 nits1,300 nits+63%
Screen-to-body—93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9820MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—765,777Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—233,134Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—107,198Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—157,750Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—267,695Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera12 MP64 MP+433%
Main aperturef/1.5-2.4—
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 Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity3,400 mAh5,500 mAh+62%
Wired charging15 W45 W+200%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight157 g+17%189 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.5 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

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

Software

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

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