Tecno Pova Slim vs Galaxy A17 vs iQOO Z10R: Which ₹20K Phone Wins?

Tecno has officially launched the Pova Slim 5G in India. It will go up against Samsung’s Galaxy A17 5G and iQOO’s Z10R 5G. All three devices are available for less than ₹20,000. In terms of specifications, there is a lot of similarity that provides a choice for the consumer. All three devices have unique aspects. The iQOO relates to battery, the Samsung is about software, and the Tecno has dimensions on its side.

Price and Storage

The Tecno Pova Slim 5G costs ₹19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is available with the lowest entry price at ₹18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB version and ₹20,499 for the 8GB + 128GB version. The iQOO Z10R 5G is offered with 8GB + 128GB capacity at ₹19,499. For its 8GB + 256GB version it cost ₹21,499. Of importance, the Samsung has lowest entry price.

Display Specs

The Tecno Pova Slim 5G is equipped with 6.78-inch AMOLED first-rate display with resolution of 1224 x 2720 pixels that refresh rate of 144Hz. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G uses a 6.7-inch Full HD + Super AMOLED panel 1080 x 2340 pixels with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The iQOO Z10R 5G features a superior 6.77-inch Quad-curved AMOLED display with 2392 x 1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits of brightness. The iQOO is the brightest display.

Performance

The Tecno Pova Slim 5G employs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset with the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G using an Exynos 1330 octa-core chip. The iQOO Z10R 5G uses the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7400 4nm chipset. It optimizes gaming best. Tecno and Samsung excel in daily use performance.

Operating Systems

The Tecno Pova Slim 5G works the Android 15 with the HiOS 15 development and skin. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G utilizes Android 15 with One UI 7 skin. The iQOO does not specify its latest OS and skin. iQOO Z10R 5G runs on the Funtouch OS 15 base, and lets not forget its powered by Android 15 available to the market. Samsung’s One UI has the smoothest experience.

Camera Specs

Tecno Pova Slim 5G – 50MP AI primary rear camera; 13MP front camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G – includes 50MP primary with f/1.8 aperture with additional 2MP macro and 13MP front. The iQOO Z10R 5G – primary 50MP f/1.79; secondary 2MP; 32MP front. iQOO front camera is the strongest.

Connectivity

Tecno Pova Slim 5G – Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G, 5G, USB-C. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G – 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C. iQOO Z10R 5G – 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, USB-C 2.0. iQOO has fastest Wi-Fi.

Battery

Tecno Pova Slim 5G – 5,160mAh with 45W charging. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G – 5,000mAh and 25W charging. iQOO Z10R 5G – 5,700mAh with 44W charging capacity. Best battery with the biggest battery is iQOO.

Which Phone is Best?

iQOO Z10R 5G best performance in battery and camera overall, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is best for software users, Tecno Pova Slim 5G is best for thinness of body. iQOO is the best value as well.

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