realme 16 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
25.3Performance32.1
71.1Display60.9
37.9Camera31.6
75.6Battery57.2
57.3Features60
8 spec wins — realme 16 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+10). TECNO POVA Curve 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 57
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 223% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 1,300 nits
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,160 vs 2,040
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,044 vs 807
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.78 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+1% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+223% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | — | 765,777Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 157,750Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 267,695Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | 1,044+29%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 3,160+55%Bottom 43% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+27% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+3% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.5 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+200% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |