Tecno Pova Curve 2: Specs and Verdict
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Tecno

Pova Curve 2

6.6 NeoScore #617 of 1029

Launched February 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.6

#617 of 1029

Design & display
7.4
Performance & hardware
6.3
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
7.2
Battery & charging
7.3

Strengths

  • 144 Hz AMOLED display with a stated 4,500-nit peak brightness.
  • 8,000 mAh battery with 45 W charging, bypass charging and reverse charging.
  • 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded with a memory card.
  • The main rear camera has no optical image stabilization.
  • The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
Display
6.78 inAMOLED1,080 × 2,364 px144 Hz
Design
195 g77.2 mm162.7 mm7.4 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7100Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
810,000Better than 24% of phones
Battery
8,000 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 13 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7100
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G610 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
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.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Battery

Battery Capacity
8,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Design

Body Colors
Purple, Silver, Titanium, Grey
Body Thickness
7.4 mm
Body Width
77.2 mm
Body Height
162.7 mm
Weight
195 g
Usable Surface
71.1 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP64, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant, MIL-STD-810H
Waterproof Depth
64 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
4,500 nits
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.78 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,364 px
Display Pixel Density
429 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
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
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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
Cellular Technologies
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 Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
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
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
260 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.59 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / india

Design & display
7.43
Performance & hardware
6.26
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
7.2
Battery & charging
7.31
NeoScore rank
#617 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Pova Curve 2 technical sheet

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 centers on a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1,080 × 2,364 px resolution. Its documented specification includes a 144 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling, HDR, DCI-P3, a 10-bit panel and a stated peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Always-On Display and Gorilla Glass 7i are also listed. The plastic body is 7.4 mm thick, weighs 195 g and provides 71.1% usable surface.

Hardware consists of a MediaTek Dimensity 7100, 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM, Mali-G610 MC2 graphics and UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB. The recorded AnTuTu result is 810,000 on v11; this is documented specification data, not a NeoTeo test. Android 16 and Google Services are included, while direct OS updates are listed as unavailable.

The 8,000 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 45 W charging, bypass charging and reverse charging. The 50 Mpx rear camera records up to 1440p at 30 fps and supports 120 fps slow motion, but it has no optical image stabilization. 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, stereo speakers and Dual Nano-SIM round out the feature set. It suits users who prioritize a fast display, large battery and broad connectivity, provided they can live without expandable storage and OIS.

Highlights

  • 1144 Hz AMOLED display with a stated 4,500-nit peak brightness.
  • 28,000 mAh battery with 45 W charging, bypass charging and reverse charging.
  • 312 GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB.
  • 4Supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and Bluetooth 5.4.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded with a memory card.
  • 2The main rear camera has no optical image stabilization.
  • 3The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.

Pova Curve 2

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Flicker Sensor, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus, Time-Lapse
2

Front camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
13 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
13 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
india
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
india

Available variants

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