TECNO POVA CURVE 5G vs vivo Y05
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 T7225, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Y05 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 209 g.
- The Y05 is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Get the POVA CURVE 5G for the faster chip, faster charging and the better screen. Get the Y05 for the bigger battery and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹15,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹19,999
- 4GB + 64GB₹15,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
POVA CURVE 5G vs Y05, answered
In India, the TECNO POVA CURVE 5G starts at ₹15,999 and the vivo Y05 starts at ₹15,999.
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Which is cheaper, the POVA CURVE 5G or the Y05?
Neither: both start at ₹15,999. The POVA CURVE 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the POVA CURVE 5G or the Y05?
The Y05, 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 POVA CURVE 5G has a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED at 144Hz, the Y05 a 6.74-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 64MP main (Sony IMX682) on the POVA CURVE 5G and 8MP main (f/2.0) on the Y05. 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 POVA CURVE 5G runs the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, the Y05 the Unisoc T7225. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The Y05, rated IP65 to the POVA CURVE 5G's 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 209 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the POVA CURVE 5G works on 5G networks; the Y05 is a 4G phone.
