Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $229 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 835,566).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 55
Display 88
Camera 31
Battery 64
Portability 68
Value for money 70
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6150 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $650

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve 2 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Dimensity 7100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 835566 3119308
Geekbench Single 995 3041
Geekbench Multi 2925 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2364 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 207 g
Launch price $229 $650
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova Curve 2 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
56/100
835566 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +73.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Launch price difference: $421. Tecno Pova Curve 2 was $421 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve 2 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.