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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
51.1Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
29.1Performance21.8
54Display79.4
65.9Camera30.1
55.1Battery54
73.3Features44
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and features (+29). TECNO POVA Slim 5G 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 S20 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 208% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 13 MP
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 54
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 32% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • 30% lower weight: 156 g vs 222 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3200x14401224x2720
Pixel density511 ppi+16%440 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)900+37%Bottom 22%658Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,650+46%Bottom 27%1,813Bottom 11%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom4 x—
Max video8K@24fps1440p@30fps
Front camera40 MP+208%13 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight222 g156 g+30%
Thickness8.8 mm6 mm+32%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge3 years+200%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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