Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 4
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 4 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 4 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Pova 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 4, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Pova 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 170.6×77.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Pova 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 4
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Pova 4
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Pova 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 4 by 524.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pova 4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova 4 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.