Redmi 5 Plus vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; estimated prices are $170 and $219. 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 218,879); the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Redmi 5 Plus
Tecno Pova Curve
- Lighter: 180g vs 189g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $219
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Redmi 5 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $170 | $219 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Redmi 5 Plus by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Redmi 5 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (49/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.