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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25
64.1Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
75.3Performance21.8
61.3Display79.4
47.3Camera30.1
51.4Battery54
94.7Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S259 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) 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

  • Stronger performance score: 75 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
  • 600% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 1 years
  • 418% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 1,813

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 61
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 29% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.2 ″6.78 ″+9%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401224x2720
Pixel density416 ppi440 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,600 nits4,500 nits+73%
Screen-to-body91.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu2,578,555Top 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)792,959Top 25%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)925,248Top 24%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)331,698Top 33%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)528,650Top 32%—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,950+348%Top 16%658Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,400+418%Top 12%1,813Bottom 11%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity4,000 mAh5,160 mAh+29%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight162 g156 g+4%
Thickness7.2 mm6 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialArmor Aluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO 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 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO 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 versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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