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Motorola Edge S vs Tecno Pova 5G

What Edge S does better (8) and where Pova 5G wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Edge S
Motorola · 2021Edge S
6.9Score
8 advantages≈ $270
vs
Tecno Pova 5G
Tecno · 2021Pova 5G
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
5.6Display7.2
7.8Camera6.1
5.0Battery7.0
5.8Features6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Edge SPova 5G
74 × 168.49.778.2 × 172.89.1
Edge SPova 5GDifference
Height168.4 mm172.8 mm−4.4 mm
Width74 mm78.2 mm−4.2 mm
Thickness9.7 mm9.1 mm+0.6 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Edge S better than Pova 5G?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  2. Main camera64 MP vs 50 MP+28%
  3. Wired charging20 W vs 18 W+11%
  4. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+33%
  5. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Pova 5G: No
  6. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  7. Pixel density409 ppi vs 389 ppi+5%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 4+50%

Why is Pova 5G better than Edge S?

  1. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
  2. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  3. 4K selfie videoNo · Edge S: Yes
  4. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.9″+3%
  5. Process7 nm vs 6 nm+17%
  6. Thickness9.7 mm vs 9.1 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola Edge SMotorola Edge S≈ $2706.9
Tecno Pova 5GTecno Pova 5G≈ $2907.4
Design
Weight215 g—
Thickness9.7 mm9.1 mm
Height168.4 mm172.8 mm
Width74 mm78.2 mm
Ingress protectionIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
ColoursBlue, SilverAether Black
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,520 px2,460 px
Pixel density409 ppi389 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness560 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio84.1%83.7%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GMediatek Dimensity 900
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process7 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7—
Main sensor size1/2.0"—
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging20 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.1—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1Yes
USB version3.1—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HiOS 8.0
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