Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 28/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 255g).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Tecno Pova Curve
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Overall rating 28/100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 255g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 9 points higher (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $219 |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (2/100 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 and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (63/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve edges out the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.