Realme GT 8 vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; estimated prices are $350 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 835,566).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 55
Display 88
Camera 31
Battery 64
Portability 68
Value for money 70
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 209g
  • Cheaper: $229 vs $350

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Realme GT 8 scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (100/100 vs 70/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 3119308 835566
Geekbench Single 3041 995
Geekbench Multi 9494 2925
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2364
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm
Weight 209 g 195 g
Price $350 $229
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
56/100 -273.3%
835566 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 273.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT 8
$350
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229

Price difference: $121. Tecno Pova Curve 2 is cheaper by $121.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (56/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (85/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (100/100 vs 70/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 56/100.

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 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.