Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Tecno Pova 7

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G front and back

52

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

₹14,490

Was ₹12,999 16 day(s) ago

Tecno Pova 7 Front and Back Geek Black

76

Beebom Score

Tecno Pova 7

₹14,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
Display6.6", TFT, 90 Hz6.78", IPS, 144 Hz
Camera64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP50MP+2MP/13MP
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForSoftware and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsMatte Aqua, Matte BlackMagic Silver, Geek Black, Oasis Green
LaunchSeptember 29, 2021July 04, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 03, 2021July 10, 2025
Launch Price₹20,999₹12,999

Display

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

TypeTFTIPS
Refresh Rate90 Hz144 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.78 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2408 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi396 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness900 nits

Body

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Weight203 grams207 grams
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
SpeakerLoudspeakerStereo Speakers
Front-
IP ratingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)

Processor

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 700Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G615 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution5 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideDepth
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, Panorama
StabilizationNo StabilizationEIS
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Front Camera Resolution8 MP13 MP
FeaturesFace UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed15 W45 W

Memory

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC-Yes
RadioFM RadioFM Radio
Bluetooth5.4

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedOptical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Eraser 2.0, AI Noise Suppresion, AI Studio, AI Writing
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor