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realme C85 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

realme C85 5G
44.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
28.9Performance32.1
50.2Display60.9
29Camera31.6
71.3Battery57.2
60Features60
2 spec wins — realme C85 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: realme C85 5G scores 44.8 against 45.6 for TECNO POVA Curve 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO POVA Curve 5G edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • 27% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 50
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 55% higher Pixel density: 393 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.8 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15701080x2436
Pixel density254 ppi393 ppi+55%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%
Screen-to-body87.4 %93.4 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek 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)—3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+27%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight215 g189 g+12%
Thickness8.4 mm7.5 mm+11%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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