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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
41.4Performance46.7
49.4Display75.9
46.9Camera30.1
34.1Battery71.3
78.7Features44
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S228 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+27). 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 camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • 14% lower weight: 168 g vs 195 g
  • 11% higher Pixel density: 425 ppi vs 383 ppi

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 34
  • 246% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
  • 116% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.78 ″+11%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10801080x2364
Pixel density425 ppi+11%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,300 nits4,500 nits+246%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu1,100,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,600Top 43%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,150Top 46%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@24fps1440p@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity3,700 mAh8,000 mAh+116%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight168 g+14%195 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.4 mm+2%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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