Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 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 12/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 130,000); the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 189g).
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Tecno Pova Curve
- Lighter: 164g vs 189g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $219
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 130000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 25 points higher (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (35/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (49/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 Pro | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 130000 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $170 | $219 |
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 3 Pro and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Redmi Note 3 Pro by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Redmi Note 3 Pro is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (35/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (49/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 25 points (37/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.