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Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pop 5 X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) 39Points
7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)

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Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)} 39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) vs Pop 5 (BD3)} 5 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+512GB (462GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)38%
Thinner
vs9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1536x2152 pixels194%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+362 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+7.3"20%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches57%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)100%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/3.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4380 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+15W2 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)vs+194 grams (6.79 ounces)36%
Lighter
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Face unlock 2D
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
ModelGalaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Pop 5 (BD3)
Other model namesGalaxy Fold F900F (Dual-SIM), Samsung WinnerTecno Pop 5 (BD3, 32GB+2GB) 4000mAh
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/20197/26/2021
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)
Weight263 grams (9.21 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7.3" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2152 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)362 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 363016 (v7)
Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512GB (462GB available)
UFS 3.0
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4380 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue
• Android Go edition
• HIOS 7.5
• Silicon case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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