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Redmi Note 10S vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
21.1Performance32.1
28.8Display60.9
31.6Camera31.6
47.8Battery57.2
44Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S10 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and features (+16). 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

  • 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 21
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.43 ″6.78 ″+5%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2436
Pixel density409 ppi+4%393 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,300 nits+18%
Screen-to-body—93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared330,000765,777Bottom 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)510Bottom 10%1,044+105%Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Bottom 10%3,160+92%Bottom 43%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+10%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight179 g+5%189 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.5 mm+10%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO 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 Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

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

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