Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova Curve vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
Comparison between Tecno Pova Curve and Tecno Pova Curve 2: 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 is the choice for camera and fast touch response, with 64MP, 4K recording, and 2,160Hz touch sampling. The Curve 2 suits those prioritizing battery, brightness, and memory: 8,000mAh, 4,500 nits, and 12GB of RAM versus 5,500mAh, 1,300 nits, and 8GB.
Both displays measure 6.78″ and run at 144Hz, but they take different approaches. The Curve 2 is sharper at 429ppi versus 393ppi, and its 4,500-nit brightness is well above average; the Curve responds faster to touch with 2,160Hz versus 240Hz. The Curve keeps the camera lead with 64MP versus 50MP and 4K video versus 1440p.
The Curve 2 adds Android 16 versus Android 15, LPDDR5X versus DDR5 memory, and MIL-STD-810H alongside IP64; the Curve offers IP64 and Wi-Fi 6E versus Wi-Fi 6. Both have AMOLED, 45W charging, NFC, reverse charging, UFS 2.2 storage up to 256GB, and 5G. The choice is between camera and faster touch response, or battery, brightness, and memory.
Tecno Pova Curve
The Tecno Pova Curve is the better buy for camera-focused users, with 64MP and 4K video versus 50MP and 1440p.
Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the better buy for more battery, with 8,000mAh versus 5,500mAh.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova Curve, ahead on Camera.
| Category | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova Curve, 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)
- Weight
- 188.5 g
- against 195 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.7 %
- against 71.1 %
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 2,160 Hz
- against 240 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,300 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 710,000 | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor 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 | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Silver, Black | Purple, Silver, Titanium, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.3 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 188.5 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % Best value | 71.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,436 px Best value | 2,364 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 429 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,160 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 2160Hz PWM | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | 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, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova Curve | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LJ8k | LK7K |
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