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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
64.9Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
77.6Performance32.1
59.2Display60.9
42.1Camera31.6
59.7Battery57.2
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 87 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and features (+35). TECNO POVA Curve 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 Z Flip 8

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 600% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 1 years
  • 231% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,466 vs 3,160

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 43% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 13.1 mm
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 28% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.78 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x25201080x2436
Pixel density400 ppi+2%393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness3,000 nits+131%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %93.4 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China)MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared2,477,554765,777Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—233,134Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—107,198Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—157,750Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—267,695Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,977+185%Top 14%1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,466+231%Top 5%3,160Bottom 43%
Wild Life Extreme stability38 %Bottom 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity4,300 mAh5,500 mAh+28%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance14.2 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight180 g+5%189 g
Thickness13.1 mm7.5 mm+43%
IP ratingIP48IP64
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge7 years+600%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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