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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
64.7Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
73.2Performance21.8
63.6Display79.4
51.3Camera30.1
51.1Battery54
94.7Features44
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and features (+51). 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 S25 Edge

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
  • 600% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 1 years
  • 448% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,941 vs 1,813

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 64
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 32% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1440x31201224x2720
Pixel density513 ppi+17%440 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,600 nits4,500 nits+73%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 6400
Geekbench 6 (single)3,105+372%Top 11%658Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,941+448%Top 7%1,813Bottom 11%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Max video8K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity3,900 mAh5,160 mAh+32%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance12.1 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight163 g156 g+4%
Thickness5.8 mm+3%6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialTitanium—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge7 years+600%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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