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).

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 25 points (37/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 13
Design 95
Value for money 98
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 3 Pro and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 3 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
12/100
130000 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
37/100 +85.2%
877641 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova Curve leads Redmi Note 3 Pro by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170
Tecno Pova Curve
$219

Price difference: $49. Redmi Note 3 Pro is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.