Realme GT 8 Pro vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; estimated prices are $599 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 835,566).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 55
Display 88
Camera 31
Battery 64
Portability 68
Value for money 70
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $229 vs $599

  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Tecno Pova Curve 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 3942923 835566
Geekbench Single 3640 995
Geekbench Multi 11033 2925
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm
Weight 207 g 195 g
Price $599 $229
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
56/100 -371.9%
835566 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 371.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229

Price difference: $370. Tecno Pova Curve 2 is cheaper by $370.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (73/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (83/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use.