Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 597,974); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 32.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (89/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (70/100 vs 30/100).