TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs vivo Y18
32.1Performance20
60.9Display31
31.6Camera29
57.2Battery38.8
60Features20
13 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G2 spec wins — vivo Y18
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+30). vivo Y18 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 20
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
- 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the vivo Y18
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.56 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 720x1612 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi+46% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+55% | 840 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+12% | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| 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+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+200% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 185 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+11% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |