TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs vivo V40
46.7Performance26.1
75.9Display73
30.1Camera58.6
71.3Battery78.4
44Features100
3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — vivo V40
InnoReviews verdict
vivo V40 wins this phone face-off, 59.8 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and camera (+29). 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 Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- 45% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the vivo V40
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2364 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 383 ppi | 452 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,178Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,208Bottom 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+45% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Active use endurance | — | 15.1 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+2% | 7.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |