Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Tecno Pova 5

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 50/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 9.0mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Tecno Pova 5
Performance 43
Display 66
Camera
Battery 56
Portability 36
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Tecno Pova 5, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 19 points higher (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (66/100 vs 36/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Pova 5: The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Tecno Pova 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3119308 552286
Geekbench Single 3041 727
Geekbench Multi 9494 2047
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 13, HIOS 13
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 580 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 215 g 219 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Tecno Pova 5
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Tecno Pova 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Tecno Pova 5
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Tecno Pova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 5 MediaTek Helio G99
50/100 -464.8%
552286 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Tecno Pova 5 by 464.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (56/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (66/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Tecno Pova 5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Tecno Pova 5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Tecno Pova 5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Tecno Pova 5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.