Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 23/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Tecno Pova Curve
- Overall rating 23/100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 14 points higher (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 27/100). 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $219 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (49/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.