Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
37.2Performance32.6
56.3Display56.8
72Camera30.1
46.4Battery61.9
78.7Features60
12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+42) and features (+19). TECNO POVA 7 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 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 33
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 208% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 46
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 315,046 vs 263,424
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 515 ppi+30% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+67% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu 11 | 783,817Bottom 22% | 825,080+5%Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 263,424Bottom 17% | 315,046+20%Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 126,989+17%Bottom 33% | 108,324Bottom 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 165,563+16%Bottom 35% | 142,983Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 227,841Bottom 20% | 258,727+14%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430+54%Top 46% | 930Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550+31%Bottom 50% | 2,701Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 10 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+208% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 207 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+300% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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