Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
39.3Performance46.7
49.4Display75.9
46.1Camera30.1
51.4Battery71.3
78.7Features44
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and battery (+20). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 S23 FE
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 51
- 210% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,450 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.78 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 403 ppi+5% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,450 nits | 4,500 nits+210% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,080,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,800Top 49% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 8 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 S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+78% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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