Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Tecno Pova Slim 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M56 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Pova Slim 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 82,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M56 takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Slim 5G costs PKR 3,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Slim 5G packs a 160 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M56 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M56 Tecno Pova Slim 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 82,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 17, 2025 September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions 162 × 77.3 × 7.2 mm 164.23 × 75.91 × 5.95 mm
Weight 180 g 156 g Better
Water resistance No Official IP Rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.74 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1224 × 2720 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED+ 120Hz 1.5K Ultra-bright 3D Curved AMOLED, 144 Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+
CPU Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A78 (up to 2.75GHz) 4 × Cortex-A55 (up to 2.0GHz) Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Samsung Xclipse 530 (AMD RDNA-based) Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates Android 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-Wide), 123° field of view 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus (PDAF) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) AI Scene Optimization Object Eraser Edit Suggestions 50 MP + 2 MP
Selfie camera 12 MP (Wide) HDR Portrait Mode Face Beauty AI Camera Features 13 MP Better
Video recording 4K at 30fps 1080p at 30fps and 60fps 10-bit HDR Video Gyro-EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) 4K@30fps (rear)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion 5160 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 45W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band
Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, LE Bluetooth v5.4
NFC Yes Yes (in some markets)
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M56 or Tecno Pova Slim 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Tecno Pova Slim 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M56 and Tecno Pova Slim 5G in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M56 is listed at PKR 82,999 and Tecno Pova Slim 5G at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Pova Slim 5G cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M56 or Tecno Pova Slim 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M56 or Tecno Pova Slim 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M56 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M56 runs the Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm) while Tecno Pova Slim 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.