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Sony Xperia 10 VI vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Sony Xperia 10 VI
43.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
35.3Display75.9
40.6Camera30.1
46.4Battery71.3
100Features44
4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and battery (+25). Sony Xperia 10 VI still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI

  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
  • 17% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 383 ppi
  • 16% lower weight: 164 g vs 195 g
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 46
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.78 ″+11%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x25201080x2364
Pixel density449 ppi+17%383 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness—4,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging30 W45 W+50%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight164 g+16%195 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.4 mm+11%
IP ratingIP65/IP68IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Sony Xperia 10 VI versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecSony Xperia 10 VITECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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