Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Tecno Pova 7
Comparison between Tecno Pova Curve 2 and Tecno Pova 7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the more complete choice: its AMOLED display reaches 4,500 nits versus 900 nits on the Tecno Pova 7, and it also offers 12GB of RAM versus 8GB. The Pova 7 trails overall, so it is the better buy only if it costs less.
The Curve 2 display combines 429 ppi with 2,364 px of vertical resolution; the Pova 7 answers with 396 ppi and 2,460 px. The Pova 7 uses more of the front, with 86.3% usable surface versus 71.1%, while the Curve 2 is thinner and lighter: 7.4 mm and 195 g versus 8.9 mm and 207 g.
For battery, the Curve 2 has 8,000 mAh versus 6,000 mAh and adds reverse charging, bypass charging, and a Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery. Its 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM also exceeds the Pova 7’s 8GB of DDR4; the Pova 7 counters with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra and 4K recording at 30 fps, versus 1440p at 30 fps on the Curve 2.
Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the better buy for its 4,500-nit AMOLED display and 12GB of RAM.
Tecno Pova 7
The Tecno Pova 7 suits those who want more usable screen area, with 86.3% versus 71.1% on the Curve 2.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova Curve 2, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova Curve 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Tecno Pova 7, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 86.3 %
- against 71.1 %
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- against 2,364 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 | 710,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Silver, Titanium, Grey | Black, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.7 mm | 167.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 86.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | — | 30 W |
Display
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors, 2304Hz PWM, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, HDR | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LK7K | LJ7 |
