Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
37.2Performance32.1
56.3Display60.9
72Camera31.6
46.4Battery57.2
78.7Features60
14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and features (+19). TECNO POVA Curve 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 32
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 32
- 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 Curve 5G
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 46
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 267,695 vs 227,841
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 515 ppi+31% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+15% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu 11 | 783,817+2%Bottom 22% | 765,777Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 263,424+13%Bottom 17% | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 126,989+18%Bottom 33% | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 165,563+5%Bottom 35% | 157,750Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 227,841Bottom 20% | 267,695+17%Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430+37%Top 46% | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550+12%Bottom 50% | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+69% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 189 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA Curve 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO POVA Curve 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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