Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 60
Design 56
Value for money 94
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 195g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Tecno Pova Curve 2 scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (94/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve 2 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Dimensity 7100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 835566
Geekbench Single 995
Geekbench Multi 2925
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2364 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 194 g
Price $229
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.