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

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
32.1Performance28.9
60.9Display75.9
31.6Camera34.1
57.2Battery70.9
60Features46.7
8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G5 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+14). 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
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 10% lower weight: 189 g vs 210 g

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 61
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • 285% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 47% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,500 mAh

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.78 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24361260x2800
Pixel density393 ppi449 ppi+14%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits5,000 nits+285%
Screen-to-body93.4 %+3%90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateUnisoc T7300
AnTuTu765,777Bottom 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 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity5,500 mAh8,100 mAh+47%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight189 g+10%210 g
Thickness7.5 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge1 years—

Audio

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

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