Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $599 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 1,436,963).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 4313
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 1436963
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $300 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 15.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.