realme C100i vs TECNO POVA CURVE 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹15,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The POVA CURVE 5G has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate against the UNISOC T7250, going by published benchmark scores.
- The realme C100i has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 5,500 mAh. The POVA CURVE 5G charges faster, though: 45W against 15W.
- The POVA CURVE 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- The POVA CURVE 5G is the lighter phone: 177 g against 210 g.
- Only the POVA CURVE 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the realme C100i for the bigger battery. Get the POVA CURVE 5G for the faster chip, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹15,999
- 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.
realme C100i vs POVA CURVE 5G, answered
In India, the realme C100i starts at ₹15,999 and the TECNO POVA CURVE 5G starts at ₹15,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme C100i or the POVA CURVE 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹15,999. The POVA CURVE 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme C100i or the POVA CURVE 5G?
The realme C100i, with 6,500 mAh to 5,500 mAh. For charging, the POVA CURVE 5G is quicker: 45W to 15W. 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 realme C100i has a 6.8-inch LCD at 120Hz, the POVA CURVE 5G a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 8MP main on the realme C100i 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 realme C100i runs the UNISOC T7250, 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 better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The POVA CURVE 5G, at 177 g to 210 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the POVA CURVE 5G works on 5G networks; the realme C100i is a 4G phone.
