TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs vivo Y29 5G
32.1Performance28.9
60.9Display40.9
31.6Camera29
57.2Battery56.8
60Features73.3
11 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G1 spec wins — vivo Y29 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+3). vivo Y29 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
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 41
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 49% higher Pixel density: 393 ppi vs 264 ppi
- 30% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the vivo Y29 5G
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.68 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 720x1608 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi+49% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+30% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+10% | 85.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| 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 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+2% | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+8% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |