Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 104,999 against PKR 169,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G takes it by 8.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads

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

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition costs PKR 65,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition charges 20W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S21 5G TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 PKR 104,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 14, 2021 September 4, 2026
Dimensions 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm
Weight 169 g Better 189 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.2 inches 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 2400 x 1080 pixels 1208 × 2644 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+ AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz
GPU Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 11, One UI 3.1 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB LPDDR5 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom Better 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better
Wired charging 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging 45W Wired Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 S21 5G or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.7 points. It wins on performance and camera. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition 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 S21 5G and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is listed at PKR 169,999 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at PKR 104,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition a 6500 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market while TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm).

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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.