Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
37.5Performance25.3
47.2Display60
41.7Camera39
41.7Battery68.4
78.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.8 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+13). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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 S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 25
- 86% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 780
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,099
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 180% higher Wired charging: 70 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.78 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+2% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+86%Top 44% | 780Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+74%Top 50% | 2,099Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP+800% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.85 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh+33% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 70 W+180% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+9% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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