Honor X80i vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000).
Honor X80i
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). 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 X80i 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $229 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X80i 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 edges out the Honor X80i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 35/100.
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.