Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 44/100 vs 13/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 50,000); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 31 points (44/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A02
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 42
Value for money 100
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 63
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 50000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 105
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 389
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A02 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 31 points higher (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A02: The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A02 Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor MediaTek MT6739W MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 50000 1700848
Geekbench Single 105 1398
Geekbench Multi 389 4313
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A02
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A02
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A02 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A02 MediaTek MT6739W
13/100
50000 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
44/100 +97.1%
1700848 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A02 by 97.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A02
$110
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (63/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 31 points (44/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A02 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A02 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.