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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
75.9Display75.9
30.1Camera34.1
71.3Battery70.9
44Features46.7
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+0). Vivo Y500 (4G) 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
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 17% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 383 ppi
  • 11% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 4,500 nits

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.78 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23641260x2800
Pixel density383 ppi449 ppi+17%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits5,000 nits+11%
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Unisoc T7300
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1440p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity8,000 mAh8,100 mAh+1%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight195 g+7%210 g
Thickness7.4 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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