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Tecno Pova 8 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

WINNER
Tecno Pova 8 5G
49.4Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
32.4Performance32.1
56.5Display60.9
30.1Camera31.6
81.9Battery57.2
60Features60
2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and performance (+0). TECNO POVA Curve 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 57
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • 45% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 57
  • 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 16% lower weight: 189 g vs 225 g
  • 15% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.8 mm

Display

Display comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.76 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23441080x2436
Pixel density382 ppi393 ppi+3%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits1,300 nits+37%
Screen-to-body91.4 %93.4 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared811,323765,777Bottom 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)1,001Bottom 30%1,044+4%Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,914Bottom 36%3,160+8%Bottom 43%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 35%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1440p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity8,000 mAh+45%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Active use endurance17 h—

Design

Design comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight225 g189 g+16%
Thickness8.8 mm7.5 mm+15%
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)—
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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