Redmi Note 7 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $170 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 29/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 347,995); the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 7 doesn't.
Redmi Note 7
Tecno Pova Curve
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $219
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 29 points higher (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (55/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 7 — 28/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (55/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Redmi Note 7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $219 |
Redmi Note 7
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 7 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Redmi Note 7 by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Redmi Note 7 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (55/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (64/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Redmi Note 7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 29 points (58/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 7 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 7 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.