Realme 16 5G vs Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 5G and Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has better resolution of 2644 x 1208 than Realme 16 5G which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 5G
| Name | Realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 31999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 13, 2026. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Tecno's phone has display density of 429 PPI & Realme's phone has only 397 PPI display density. Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 16 5G | LK7K |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 195 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | Silver, Purple, Titanium |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1208 x 2644 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 429 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness | 4500nits |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control | Accelerometer, Proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | AI Mobile |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | G1 Signal Chip, SE1 Wi-Fi CHIP |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole | 13 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | HiOS16 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Mediatek Dimensity 7100 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |