Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Pova Curve

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 37/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 29 points (66/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Realme Neo8 scores 29 points higher (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (71/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3222272 877641
Geekbench Single 2903 1011
Geekbench Multi 9602 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2436
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 215 g 189 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
66/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
37/100 -267.2%
877641 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 267.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (71/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (69/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 29 points (66/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.