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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Vivo S2

WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
75.9Display65.5
30.1Camera34.1
71.3Battery70.9
44Features57.3
8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G4 spec wins — Vivo S2

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+10). Vivo S2 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 display score: 76 vs 66
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Vivo S2

  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
  • 17% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 383 ppi

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
Screen size6.78 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLED3D Curved AMOLED
Resolution1080x23641260x2800
Pixel density383 ppi449 ppi+17%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+50%3,000 nits
Screen-to-body—91.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1440p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
Capacity8,000 mAh+13%7,050 mAh
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
Weight195 g+1%197 g
Thickness7.4 mm+7%8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo S2
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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