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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
37.5Performance46.7
47.2Display75.9
41.7Camera30.1
41.7Battery71.3
78.7Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and display (+29). 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 camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.4 ″6.78 ″+6%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10801080x2364
Pixel density401 ppi+5%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 888MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu1,040,324—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650Top 50%—
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps1440p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh8,000 mAh+78%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight177 g+9%195 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.4 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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