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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
61.4Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
64.4Performance46.7
60.8Display75.9
63.7Camera30.1
56Battery71.3
60Features44
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and performance (+18). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Fold8 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 61
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 56
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size8 ″+18%6.78 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution2504x22561080x2364
Pixel density422 ppi+10%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,500 nits+50%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP—
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K1440p@30fps
Front camera10 MP13 MP+30%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging20 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight215 g195 g+9%
Thickness8.9 mm7.4 mm+17%
IP ratingIP48IP64
Frame materialArmor Aluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
3.5mm jack—No

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