Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) vs Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) and Realme 16 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 31499 | Rs. 35999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 13, 2026. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 31499. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999.
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.57 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. Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | LK7K | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | February 13, 2026 | April 02, 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 | 195 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Silver, Purple, Titanium | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1208 x 2644 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 429 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | 4500nits | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness |
| 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 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | G1 Signal Chip, SE1 Wi-Fi CHIP | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | 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 |
| Video Recording | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HiOS16 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7100 | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC2 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |