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

WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
46.7Performance32.1
80.7Display60.9
41.9Camera31.6
66.6Battery57.2
86.7Features60
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and display (+20). 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 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.78 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1208x26441080x2436
Pixel density429 ppi+9%393 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+246%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body93.2 %93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—765,777Bottom 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)—1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video—4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity6,500 mAh+18%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight189 g189 g
Thickness7.4 mm+1%7.5 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

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

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