Realme V21 vs Tecno Pova Curve

Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 36/100). 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 V21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). 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 V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V21 Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.6" TFT 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2436
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme V21
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (35/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

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 V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.