Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
28.9Performance46.7
63Display75.9
41.9Camera30.1
41.8Battery71.3
78.7Features44
5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VIII7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and performance (+18). Sony Xperia 10 VIII 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 VIII
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 14% lower weight: 168 g vs 195 g
- 10% higher Pixel density: 422 ppi vs 383 ppi
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
- 105% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 22 W
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 22 W | 45 W+105% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+14% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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