Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $229 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 835,566); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 30 points (86/100 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 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $599

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).

Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve 2 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Dimensity 7100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 835566 3740528
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 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 195 g 215 g
Launch price $229 $599
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 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 15
  • 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 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova Curve 2 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
56/100
835566 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +77.7%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Launch price difference: $370. Tecno Pova Curve 2 was $370 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (85/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve 2 over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.