Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
41.4Performance32.4
49.4Display56.5
46.9Camera30.1
34.1Battery81.9
78.7Features60
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S225 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+7). Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 60% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 1,001
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 34
- 116% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.76 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+11% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+37% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,100,000+36% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600+60%Top 43% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150+42%Top 46% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP+30% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 8,000 mAh+116% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+25% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+14% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |