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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs TECNO CAMON 30

Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO CAMON 30
51.2Inno Score
34.4Performance46.7
49.1Display47.4
40.8Camera49.8
36.9Battery59
78.7Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S217 spec wins — TECNO CAMON 30

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO CAMON 30 wins this phone face-off, 51.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and performance (+12). Samsung Galaxy S21 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

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO CAMON 30

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 50 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 37
  • 400% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
Screen size6.2 ″6.78 ″+9%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2436
Pixel density421 ppi+7%393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
AnTuTu746,547Bottom 18%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)252,025Bottom 14%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)127,819Bottom 35%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)144,909Bottom 16%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)221,794Bottom 18%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 46%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,550Bottom 50%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto64 MP—
Max video8K@24fps—
Front camera10 MP50 MP+400%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
Capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging25 W70 W+180%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
Weight171 g+9%187 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.7 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
OS at launchAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 14 (HiOS 14)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO CAMON 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO CAMON 30
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNo—

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