Tecno Pova 5
#1060
vivo Y55
#1850Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 5
vivo Y55
Performance
84.384.1
Camera
45.636.2
Display
81.480.2
Battery
37.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
61.855.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.654.2
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 5 features a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the 6.44-inch AMOLED display of the vivo Y55, which has a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 5 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, while the Y55 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Y55 includes additional macro and depth sensors, while the Pova 5 has a simpler setup.
- The Pova 5 has a larger 6000 mAh battery with 45W charging, compared to the Y55's 5000 mAh battery and 44W charging.
- For software, the Pova 5 runs on Android 13 with HIOS 13, while the Y55 operates on Android 12 with Funtouch 12.
- Both devices have a plastic frame and back, but the Pova 5 is heavier at 219.4g versus the Y55's 182g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 5
vivo Y55
General
Release Date
2023, June 29
2022, July 02
Announced
2023, June 29
2022, July 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.44"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Schott Xensation glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 21 min, 100% in 60 min10W reverse wired
44W wired, 50% in 27 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.6 x 76.6 x 9 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
160.8 x 73.8 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
219.4 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mecha Black, Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, Free Fire Edition
Midnight Galaxy, Ice Dawn
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, HIOS 13
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass