Honor X40 GT Racing vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 60
Design 56
Value for money 94
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (94/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Tecno Pova Curve 2
Processor Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 835566
Geekbench Single 995
Geekbench Multi 2925
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2364
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 195 g
Price $229
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (60/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 35/100.

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.