HMD Vibe2 Pro 5G vs TECNO POVA CURVE 5G
₹600 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The POVA CURVE 5G starts ₹600 lower: ₹15,999 against ₹16,599 for the Vibe2 Pro 5G.
- The POVA CURVE 5G has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Vibe2 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,500 mAh. The POVA CURVE 5G charges faster, though: 45W against 33W.
- The POVA CURVE 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The POVA CURVE 5G is the lighter phone: 177 g against 195 g.
- Only the POVA CURVE 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Vibe2 Pro 5G for the bigger battery. Get the POVA CURVE 5G for the faster chip, faster charging and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹16,599
- 8GB + 128GB₹17,699
- 6GB + 128GB₹15,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹19,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Vibe2 Pro 5G vs POVA CURVE 5G, answered
In India, the HMD Vibe2 Pro 5G starts at ₹16,599 and the TECNO POVA CURVE 5G starts at ₹15,999.
Read moreRead less
Which is cheaper, the Vibe2 Pro 5G or the POVA CURVE 5G?
The POVA CURVE 5G, by ₹600. Starting prices: ₹15,999 for the POVA CURVE 5G, ₹16,599 for the Vibe2 Pro 5G. The Vibe2 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹17,699. The POVA CURVE 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Vibe2 Pro 5G or the POVA CURVE 5G?
The Vibe2 Pro 5G, with 6,000 mAh to 5,500 mAh. For charging, the POVA CURVE 5G is quicker: 45W to 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the POVA CURVE 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Vibe2 Pro 5G has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD at 120Hz, the POVA CURVE 5G a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 64MP main on the Vibe2 Pro 5G and 64MP main (Sony IMX682) on the POVA CURVE 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Vibe2 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the POVA CURVE 5G the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is the faster of the two.
Which is lighter?
The POVA CURVE 5G, at 177 g to 195 g.
