OnePlus Ace 6 vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $399 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7800); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 785,352); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Tecno Pova Curve 2
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $399
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $229 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 324.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Tecno Pova Curve 2 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (79/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.