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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Vivo X500

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo X500
69.6Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
75.9Display81
30.1Camera70.5
71.3Battery88.7
44Features76
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — Vivo X500

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo X500 wins this phone face-off, 69.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and features (+32). 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

  • 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits

Reasons to pick the Vivo X500

  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 76
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 76 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
Screen size6.78 ″+3%6.59 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23641260x2750
Pixel density383 ppi459 ppi+20%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+13%4,000 nits
Screen-to-body—95.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.68
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—64 MP
Optical zoom—3.1 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
Capacity8,000 mAh+7%7,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—40 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
Weight195 g+8%211 g
Thickness7.4 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 17 (OriginOS 7)
OS update pledge2 years5 years+150%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo X500
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo X500
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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