Tecno Pova 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Which is better

Tecno Pova 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: The Tecno Pova 5G is not as water and dust-proof as the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G but it has 5G network connectivity and its cheaper. So should you spend the extra money to buy the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?

To answer the question above, we’ll have to look through the specifications and understand the similarities and differences between these two phones. Then, I’ll point out areas where one is better than the other. At the end of this post, you’ll understand which is better and why.

Tecno Pova 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Specifications	Tecno Pova 5G	Galaxy A53 5G
Display	6.9-inch, 120Hz	6.52-inch, 120Hz
RAM	8GB	6/8GB
Storage	128GB	128/256GB
Back Camera	50 + 2 + QVGA	64 + 12 + 5 + 5MP
Front Camera	16MP	32MP
Chipset	Dimensity 900 5G	Exynos 1280 5G
Software	Android 11	Android 12
Battery	6,000 (18W)	5,000mAh (25W)
IP Rating	NO	IP67

Display and Design

The Tecno Pova 5G comes with a bigger 6.9-inch display but features an IPS LCD panel and only has support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution. Its build material is Glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back. The front screen is flat and it has a punch hole on the top screen that houses a single selfie camera.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comes with a 6.52-inch display, 120Hz refresh rate, AMOLED panel, and has support for HDR10+ support. It also has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and its peak brightness is 1000 nits. Its build material is Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, and plastic frame. Galaxy A53 5G is rated to be IP67 water and dust resistant and it has a single punch hole at the top center screen.

The display of the Tecno Pova 5G is bigger and preferably for media consumption. However, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the better device in this category. The display of the Galaxy A53 5G features more durable build materials, has a more colorful display with support for HDR10+, is brighter for outdoor use, and also features the IP67 water and dust resistant rating.

Camera

When it comes to cameras the Tecno Pova 5G has triple rear cameras and a single camera. At the rear, it has a 50MP main camera with PDAF, a 2MP lens, a QVGA sensor, and a 16MP selfie camera. Only the back camera can shoot video in 4K resolution without a stabilization feature. It has no ultra-wide lens and no telephoto lens.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a quad rear camera set-up and a single front camera. It has a 64MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera. Both the front and back camera can shoot videos in 4K resolution and also has gyro-EIS for video stabilization.

When it comes to the cameras, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G brings better photography and videography experience. The camera features include an OIS feature and it also shoots steady video in 4K resolution with the back and front cameras. You also enjoy an ultra-wide camera along with a 5M depth sensor for clearer photos.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Both phones are powered by 5G chipsets and this means both have 5G network connectivity. And the performance of both phones is also similar even though both come with different chipsets inside.

The Tecno Pova 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset while the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1280 5G chipset. These chipsets have different names and are produced by two different companies (MediaTek and Samsung respectively) but both chipsets have the same CPU cores and use the same Arm Mali-G68 MC4.

The RAM inside Tecno Pova 5G is 8GB RAM and the storage option is 128GB. The RAM inside the Galaxy A53 5G is 6/8GB RAM and the storage options are 128GB and 256GB. Both phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card.

When it comes to gaming, overall performance, and power efficiency, both the Tecno Pova 5G and Galaxy A53 5G bring the same value to the table. This is because the chipsets inside both phones use the same CPU cores, the same GPU, the same ISP, and the same Neural Engine.

Software

TheTecno Pova 5G boots HiOS 8.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. Tecno Mobile has promised a year of major software updates and three years of security patches. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G boots One UI 4 based on Android 12 out of the box. Samsung has promised four years of major software updates and five years of monthly security patches.

When it comes to software, the Galaxy A53 5G has better software plans/policies. In fact, Samsung has the best software update policy in the Android industry. And while the Tecno Pova 5G will stop getting OS updates at Android 12, the Galaxy A53 5G will get OS updates till Android 16.

Battery

The Tecno Pova 5G is powered by a 6,000mAh battery with an 18W fast charge. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is also powered by a 4,500mAh battery but with a 25W fast charge. Although the battery life of the Galaxy A53 5G is good, that of the Tecno Pova 5G is way better.

One thing you might not like about the Pova 5G is the time it takes to charge the battery. Charging a 6,000mAh battery with an 18W charging solution will take a long time.

Tecno Pova 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Price

The price of the Tecno Pova 5G is $370 and it comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. While the price of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is about $450 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.

Buy Tecno Pova 5G and Galaxy A53 5G

Tecno Pova 5G	Price	Galaxy A53 5G	Price
N/A	$370	Buy on Amazon	$449
		Buy on Amazon DE	€509

Tecno Pova 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Verdict

So, between the Tecno Pova 5G and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G which is better? The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the better device and this justifies why it’s also the more expensive phone. The Galaxy A53 5G has a better display, it’s more durable, has better cameras, and has better software update plans.

The chipsets inside both phones bring similar performance. So you might not actually notice any difference when it comes to gaming and rendering graphics. If you can, spend the extra money to buy the Galaxy A53 5G, please it’s worth it.

If I’m to score both phones, I’ll score the Tecno Pova 5G (43%) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (57%). The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G beats the Tecno Pova 5G in every aspect and it’s a good bargain for the price.