Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
82.4Performance32.4
66Display56.5
47.3Camera30.1
71.7Battery81.9
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+50) and features (+35). Tecno Pova 8 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 S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 295% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 2,914
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 72
- 63% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 516 ppi+35% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits+174% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 % | 91.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,393+239%Top 8% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,515+295%Top 2% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 8,000 mAh+63% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 16.4 h | 17 h+4% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+17% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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