Category Breakdown
Camera
Pova Curve
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
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Pova Curve
Battery capacity (5,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
Pova Curve
Wired charging speed (45W)
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Pova Curve
Total weight (188.5g)
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Pova Curve
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pova Curve | Spark 50c |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,080 × 2,436 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,300 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Mediatek Helio G81 | |
| 8 GB | 4 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,500 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 45W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 188.5g | — | |
| 7.5mm | 7.9mm | |
| Gorilla Glass 7i front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front plastic back plastic frame | |
| No certified water resistance | IP68 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Pova Curve
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 50c
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Pova Curve
Highest resolution main camera.