Samsung Galaxy S21 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
34.4Performance32.1
49.1Display60.9
40.8Camera31.6
36.9Battery57.2
78.7Features60
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2110 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+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 camera score: 41 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,044
- 19% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 127,819 vs 107,198
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 37
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 38% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.78 ″+9% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi+7% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu 11 | 746,547Bottom 18% | 765,777+3%Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 252,025+8%Bottom 14% | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 127,819+19%Bottom 35% | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 144,909Bottom 16% | 157,750+9%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,794Bottom 18% | 267,695+21%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) | 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP+433% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+38% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+9% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO POVA Curve 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | 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 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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