Samsung Galaxy A05vsTecno Pova 6 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Pova 6 Pro wins
Verdict
Tecno Pova 6 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Pova 6 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 259 — USD 160 more than the Samsung Galaxy A05. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Tecno Pova 6 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Tecno Pova 6 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Tecno Pova 6 Pro takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Tecno Pova 6 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (70 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A05 and Tecno Pova 6 Pro.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want a lower price — 99 USD vs 259 USD.
Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want…
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 560,000 pts vs 260,000 pts.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 64 GB.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 262 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 450 nits.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want a better camera — 92 pts vs 68 pts.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A05
- Tecno Pova 6 Pro
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A05
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if price matters most. It costs USD 99, the lowest price in this group.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro
Choose Tecno Pova 6 Pro if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 259.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- 720p 60 Hz display
- No 5G
Tecno Pova 6 Pro
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 70 W fast charging
- 108 MP camera
- Dimensity 6080 is basic
- No telephoto
- Gaming-focused design