Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Tecno Pova Curve

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 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 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.

The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 23/100). 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 nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (49/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (95/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2436
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 191 g 189 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (49/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.