Samsung Galaxy M15
#1173
Tecno Pova 5
#1060Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M15
Tecno Pova 5
Performance
85.084.3
Camera
36.245.6
Display
83.281.4
Battery
37.737.7
Build
85.365.8
Connectivity
83.561.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
62.163.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M15 features a Super AMOLED display at 6.5 inches with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Pova 5 has a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by octa-core processors, but the M15 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+, whereas the Pova 5 is equipped with the Helio G99.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Pova 5 offers slightly better video recording options at 1440p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 6000 mAh, but the Pova 5 supports faster charging at 45W compared to the M15's 25W.
- The M15 runs on Android 14 with One UI 6, while the Pova 5 operates on Android 13 with HIOS 13, and the M15 lacks stereo speakers, unlike the Pova 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
Tecno Pova 5
General
Release Date
2024, March 09
2023, June 29
Announced
2024, March 09
2023, June 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.78"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual LED flash
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
45W wired, 50% in 21 min, 100% in 60 min10W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.37 in)
168.6 x 76.6 x 9 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
217 g
219.4 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Light Blue, Dark Blue, Gray
Mecha Black, Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, Free Fire Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6
Android 13, HIOS 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass