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OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno16 F 5G
60.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
55Display75.9
61.4Camera30.1
79.8Battery71.3
73.3Features44
4 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and features (+29). TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno16 F 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 55
  • 221% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,400 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • 12% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.57 ″6.78 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2372x10801080x2364
Pixel density397 ppi+4%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,400 nits4,500 nits+221%
Screen-to-body92.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3.5 x—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh8,000 mAh+14%
Wired charging80 W+78%45 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight195 g195 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.4 mm+12%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (ColorOS 16)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
3.5mm jackNoNo

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