Tecno Pova Curve vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 11/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 189g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 26 points higher (37/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2436 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 186 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (35/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.