Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB) vs Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Tecno Pova 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 11:15 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:27 AM

Compare Tecno Pova 2 X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	228 grams (7.98 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+393 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	389 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	2K UHD (2560x1440)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+45W150% 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.	vs	18W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels2% Higher resolution screen
6.7"	vs	+6.9"3% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
5000 mAh	vs	+7000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (105GB available) / 128GB (107GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Pova 2 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Bangladesh, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Tecno
Release date	3/28/2024	6/3/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)	78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	389 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	480nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro 2MP depth 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	7000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green	• Colors: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue • HIOS 7.6 • Silicone case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered