Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
37.5Performance21.8
47.2Display79.4
41.7Camera30.1
41.7Battery54
78.7Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G10 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+16). 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 S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.78 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 440 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+120%Top 44% | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+101%Top 50% | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,160 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 156 g+12% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6 mm+25% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+300% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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