Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Comparison between Tecno Pova 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 580 nits
- against 508 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 68 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 212 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 894
- against 767
- Max. upload speed
- 1,500 Mbps
- against 1,250 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 423,437 | 318,821 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 767 | 894 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,057 Best value | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver | Black, White, Peach, Blue, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 168.5 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 68 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 580 nits Best value | 508 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | PLS LCD, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 5 Pro | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LH8n | SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL |
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