realme 16 Pro+ 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
29.9Performance32.1
88.3Display60.9
70.2Camera31.6
79.8Battery57.2
57.3Features60
13 spec wins — realme 16 Pro+ 5G2 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and display (+27). 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 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 57
- 400% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- 12% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+15% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+400% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 %+1% | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | 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) | 1,278+22%Bottom 50% | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,968+26%Top 48% | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 96 %Top 48% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+213% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+27% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 189 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.5 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Metal | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |