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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
34.4Performance28.9
49.1Display48.5
40.8Camera29
36.9Battery66.6
78.7Features60
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S215 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S21 scores 43.6 against 43.5 for TECNO SPARK 50 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S21 edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
  • 64% higher Pixel density: 421 ppi vs 256 ppi
  • 25% higher Front camera: 10 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 63% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Screen size6.2 ″6.78 ″+9%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x1080720x1576
Pixel density421 ppi+64%256 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits—
Screen-to-body—84.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100MediaTek Dimensity 6400
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 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto64 MP—
Max video8K@24fps1080p@30fps
Front camera10 MP+25%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Capacity4,000 mAh6,500 mAh+63%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Weight171 g+19%210 g
Thickness7.9 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoYes

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