Samsung Galaxy S21 vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
34.4Performance32.6
49.1Display56.8
40.8Camera30.1
36.9Battery61.9
78.7Features60
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S219 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 7 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+8). 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 camera score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 930
- 44% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 900 nits
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 37
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.78 ″+9% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi+6% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+44% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu 11 | 746,547Bottom 18% | 825,080+11%Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 252,025Bottom 14% | 315,046+25%Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 127,819+18%Bottom 35% | 108,324Bottom 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 144,909+1%Bottom 16% | 142,983Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,794Bottom 18% | 258,727+17%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) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP+30% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+50% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+17% | 207 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 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 | 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 | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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