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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 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 value for money, 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 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S26 takes it by 10.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 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 Level

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 225,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 2,200 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition charges 20W faster.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 104,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026 September 4, 2026
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm
Weight 167 g Better 189 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1208 × 2644 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz
GPU Xclipse 960 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8.5 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 12 MP 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better
Wired charging 25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W 45W Wired Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor. Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 OTG, DisplayPort 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 S26 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy S26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 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 S26 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 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 225,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy S26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 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 S26 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) 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.