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Redmi 10C vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

Redmi 10C

Xiaomi

Redmi 10C

$149

26.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
20Performance32.1
20Display60.9
29Camera31.6
38.8Battery57.2
28Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi 10C14 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and features (+32). Redmi 10C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C

  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.71 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1650x7201080x2436
Pixel density268 ppi393 ppi+47%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness—1,300 nits
Screen-to-body—93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 680MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared290,000765,777Bottom 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)420Bottom 5%1,044+149%Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,400Bottom 6%3,160+126%Bottom 43%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+10%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight190 g189 g+1%
Thickness8.3 mm7.5 mm+10%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10C versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi 10CTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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