TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
32.1Performance28.9
60.9Display77.8
31.6Camera30.1
57.2Battery54.3
60Features60
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro wins this phone face-off, 47.1 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17). TECNO POVA Curve 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 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 61
- 246% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 12% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 393 ppi
- 10% lower weight: 170 g vs 189 g
- 10% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 7.5 mm
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 440 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits+246% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+5% | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 765,777Bottom 21% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 233,134Bottom 11% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 107,198Bottom 24% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 157,750Bottom 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 267,695Bottom 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,044Bottom 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,160Bottom 43% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+6% | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 170 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm | 6.7 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |