Poco M5 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $170 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 552,286); the Tecno Pova Curve is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Poco M5
Tecno Pova Curve
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $219
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $219 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M5 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Poco M5 by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Poco M5 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.