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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
39.3Performance21.8
49.4Display79.4
46.1Camera30.1
51.4Battery54
78.7Features44
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+17). TECNO POVA Slim 5G 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 performance score: 39 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
  • 120% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 658

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 49
  • 210% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,450 nits
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.4 ″6.78 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401224x2720
Pixel density403 ppi440 ppi+9%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,450 nits4,500 nits+210%
Screen-to-body85.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu1,080,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450+120%Top 44%658Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800+110%Top 49%1,813Bottom 11%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@24fps1440p@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh5,160 mAh+15%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight209 g156 g+25%
Thickness8.2 mm6 mm+27%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge4 years+300%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FETECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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