Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 16x 5G
Quick Comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 16x 5G. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than Realme 16x 5G which has resolution of 720 x 1570. Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16x 5G
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16x 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.81 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 22599 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 12, 2026. The cost of Realme 16x 5G is Rs. 22599.
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Realme 16x 5G's 6.81 inch screen. Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 16x 5G has LCD Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Realme's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Tecno's phone ~ 89.7%.
Memory comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16x 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16x 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme 16x 5G's 50 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 16x 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16x 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | LJ8k (Pova Curve) | RMX5270, 16x 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | 2 years |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | May 30, 2025 | August 12, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | 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 | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 217 g |
| Colors | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan | Glory White, Endurance Brown |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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 | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300mm²+ AirFlow VC System | |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Street, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Googlen Lens, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above), 30 fps, 720P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above),30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: Up to 10X digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 4P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| 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 | Mono |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos | 400% Ultra Volume |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 6.5W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours | |