Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Tecno Pova 4
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Tecno Pova 4 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 4 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Tecno Pova 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Tecno Pova 4, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (89/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Tecno Pova 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 170.6×77.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Pova 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 4
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 4
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Tecno Pova 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Tecno Pova 4 by 409.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (89/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Pova 4 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.