Tecno Pova Curve vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $219 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 55
Display 89
Camera 39
Battery 64
Portability 70
Value for money 76
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $499

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Tecno Pova Curve — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).

Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 877641 3815522
Geekbench Single 1011 3228
Geekbench Multi 2813 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2436 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 189 g 216 g
Launch price $219 $499
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
64
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

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

Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
58/100
877641 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +77.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Tecno Pova Curve by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $280. Tecno Pova Curve was $280 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (65/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

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

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