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; launch prices were $599 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-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 (3,950,082 vs 785,352).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 82

Tecno Pova Curve 2

Performance 54
Display 88
Camera 31
Battery 64
Portability 68
Value for money 64

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 785352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $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 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 54/100). 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). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (98/100 vs 54/100). 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).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Tecno Pova Curve 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 3950082 785352
Geekbench Single 3639 995
Geekbench Multi 11047 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
Launch 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/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
3950082 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
55/100 -403.0%
785352 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 403.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Tecno Pova Curve 2

$229

Launch price difference: $370. Tecno Pova Curve 2 was $370 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (98/100 vs 54/100).

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).

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 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).

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 — 55/100.

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 54/100).

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.