TCL P80 5G vs Tecno Pova Curve
The TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $229 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 5G
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $229
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 5G vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 52/100). Value score: TCL P80 5G — 64/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 5G | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $219 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 5G and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Tecno Pova Curve was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 5G or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve edges out the TCL P80 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the TCL P80 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The TCL P80 5G has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Should you choose the TCL P80 5G over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (64/100 vs 52/100).