RedMagic 9S Pro vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
56.6Performance32.1
57.1Display60.9
51.5Camera31.6
75.1Battery57.2
86.7Features60
12 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and performance (+25). 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 RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 125% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 3,160
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 57
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower weight: 189 g vs 229 g
- 16% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+2% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+23% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | 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) | 2,277+118%Top 24% | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+125%Top 22% | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+18% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 189 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |