Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Comparison between Tecno Pova Curve 2 and Tecno Pova 8 Pro: 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 8 Pro is the more complete pick for a sharper display, stronger water and dust resistance, and optical image stabilization; the Pova Curve 2 stands out for its 8000 mAh battery. The Pova 8 Pro also offers more storage and direct OS updates.
Both have a 6.78″ AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 4500-nit peak brightness. Resolution is 1080 × 2364 px on the Pova Curve 2 and 1208 × 2644 px on the Pova 8 Pro. Usable surface is 89.2% versus 71.1%, while their resistance ratings are IP68 and IP69K versus IP64 and MIL-STD-810H.
The Curve 2 pairs a Dimensity 7100 with UFS 2.2 storage; the Pro uses a Dimensity 7400 Ultra and UFS 3.1. RAM type is LPDDR5X on the Curve 2 and DDR5 on the Pro, with 256 GB versus 512 GB of storage. The Pova 8 Pro records 4K video and has optical image stabilization; the Curve 2 records up to 1440p at 30 fps. Both charge at 45 W, but battery capacity is 8000 mAh on the Curve 2 and 6500 mAh on the Pro.
Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the better buy for a larger 8000 mAh battery and LPDDR5X RAM.
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the better buy for sharper resolution, UFS 3.1 storage, and 4K recording with optical image stabilization.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 8 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova Curve 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Tecno Pova 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 | — |
| 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 2.6 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 | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Silver, Titanium, Grey | White, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 162.7 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh Best value | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | 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, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,208 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,364 px | 2,644 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi | 429 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 | Gorilla Glass 7i, 2,592Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-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 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 25,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| 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 |
Technical
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LK7K | — |
