Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 5
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 50/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Pova 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 5, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (51/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Pova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3437807 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Pova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 5 by 522.5% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 5
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (88/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 33 points (83/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.