Samsung Galaxy S23 vs TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
50.8Performance25.3
53.3Display60
47.3Camera39
47.9Battery68.4
78.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S237 spec wins — TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and camera (+8). TECNO POVA 6 Pro 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
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- 150% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 780
- 143% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 2,099
- 14% lower weight: 168 g vs 195 g
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 180% higher Wired charging: 70 W vs 25 W
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+8% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| AnTuTu | 1,658,175Bottom 49% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 552,625Top 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 410,856Bottom 46% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 273,971Bottom 50% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 420,723Top 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+150%Top 36% | 780Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100+143%Top 37% | 2,099Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.85 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 6,000 mAh+54% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 70 W+180% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+14% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+4% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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