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realme NARZO 80x 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

realme NARZO 80x 5G
41Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
28.9Performance32.1
46.4Display60.9
30.1Camera31.6
61.9Battery57.2
46.7Features60
1 spec wins — realme NARZO 80x 5G9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and features (+13). realme NARZO 80x 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 NARZO 80x 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 57

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.72 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2436
Pixel density392 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness950 nits1,300 nits+37%
Screen-to-body86.3 %93.4 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400MediaTek 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 options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera—13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity6,000 mAh+9%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight197 g189 g+4%
Thickness7.9 mm7.5 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (realme UI 6.0)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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