Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Tecno Pova 5
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Tecno Pova 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2047
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Tecno Pova 5, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (72/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Tecno Pova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Tecno Pova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Tecno Pova 5 by 472.5% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (89/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.