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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
80.7Display75.9
41.9Camera30.1
66.6Battery71.3
86.7Features44
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G1 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+12). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Pro 5G

  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 76
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 429 ppi vs 383 ppi
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
  • 23% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.78 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1208x26441080x2364
Pixel density429 ppi+12%383 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits4,500 nits
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video—1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity6,500 mAh8,000 mAh+23%
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight189 g+3%195 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.4 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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