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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+

WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
48.5Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
75.9Display79.4
30.1Camera30.1
71.3Battery59.6
44Features60
3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+12). TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ 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 Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
  • 54% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 76
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 18% lower weight: 160 g vs 195 g
  • 15% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 383 ppi
  • 13% lower thickness: 6.5 mm vs 7.4 mm

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Screen size6.78 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23641224x2720
Pixel density383 ppi440 ppi+15%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits4,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Helio G200
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1440p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Capacity8,000 mAh+54%5,200 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging—30 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Weight195 g160 g+18%
Thickness7.4 mm6.5 mm+13%
IP ratingIP64IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0—

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)HiOS 15.1 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNo—

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