Nokia 5 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; estimated prices are $169 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 9/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 189g).
Nokia 5
Tecno Pova Curve
- Lighter: 152g vs 189g
- Cheaper: $169 vs $219
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 28 points higher (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Nokia 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $169 | $219 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Nokia 5 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nokia 5 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Nokia 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (49/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (100/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.