TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs vivo T5 Pro 5G

Key differences
- The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the vivo T5 Pro 5G (₹27,999 vs ₹29,999).
- The vivo T5 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,020mAh against 8,000mAh.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo T5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Brand | TECNO | vivo |
| Model | POVA Curve 2 5G | T5 Pro 5G |
| India launch date | 13 February 2026 | 15 April 2026 |
| First sale | 20 February 2026 | 21 April 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹27,999 | From ₹29,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | Curved AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, 5,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | Not published | 50MP main + 2MP depth |
| Front camera | Not published | 32MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 8,000mAh | 9,020mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 90W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Not published | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.42 mm | 8.25 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 5.2 |
| USB | Not published | Not published |
| Fingerprint | Not published | optical in-display |
| Colours | Not published | Glacier Blue, Cosmic Black |
Frequently asked questions
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G or vivo T5 Pro 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo T5 Pro 5G is ahead, 7.8/10 against 6.9/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the vivo T5 Pro 5G (₹27,999 vs ₹29,999). The vivo T5 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,020mAh against 8,000mAh.