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Redmi Note 10S vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
21.1Performance46.7
28.8Display75.9
31.6Camera30.1
47.8Battery71.3
44Features44
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+26). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
  • 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.43 ″6.78 ″+5%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2364
Pixel density409 ppi+7%383 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness1,100 nits4,500 nits+309%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu330,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)510Bottom 10%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Bottom 10%—
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight179 g+8%195 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.4 mm+11%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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