Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Tecno Pova 8
Comparison between Tecno Pova Curve 2 and Tecno Pova 8: 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 stronger choice for anyone seeking a sharper AMOLED display, more RAM, and a lighter phone. The Tecno Pova 8 fits better when expandable storage and a larger usable surface matter more.
The Curve 2 pairs AMOLED with 429 ppi, versus the Pova 8’s IPS LCD and 381 ppi. It is also lighter at 195 g versus 225 g and thinner at 7.4 mm versus 8.8 mm. The Pova 8 counters with an 86.6% usable surface, compared with 71.1% on the Curve 2, making better use of the front.
For performance, the Curve 2 has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, while both use the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. The Pova 8 adds expandable storage and records 1080p at 60 fps; the Curve 2 stops at 1080p at 30 fps. Both share 8,000 mAh, 45 W charging, NFC, infrared, and stereo speakers, so the choice is display and lightness or storage and video flexibility.
Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the better buy for buyers prioritizing a 429 ppi AMOLED display and a 195 g weight.
Tecno Pova 8
The Tecno Pova 8 is the better buy for expandable storage and 1080p video recording at 60 fps.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova Curve 2, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova Curve 2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 429 ppi
- against 381 ppi
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 225 g
Tecno Pova 8, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 86.6 %
- against 71.1 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 | 811,323 Best value |
| 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 2.4 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 | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 695 |
Design
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Silver, Titanium, Grey | White, Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.7 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| 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, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.76″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px Best value | 2,344 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 381 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 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, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 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 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LK7K | LK6 |
