realme 16T 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
23Performance32.1
49.9Display60.9
30.7Camera31.6
81.9Battery57.2
46.7Features60
3 spec wins — realme 16T 5G8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and display (+11). realme 16T 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 16T 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 57
- 45% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,160 vs 2,016
- 55% higher Pixel density: 393 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 393 ppi+55% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits+8% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 93.4 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 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) | — | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016Bottom 19% | 3,160+57%Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 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 | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+45% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 189 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |