TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs vivo Y51 Pro 5G

Key differences
- The vivo Y51 Pro 5G launched ₹3,000 cheaper than the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G (₹24,999 vs ₹27,999).
- The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000mAh against 7,200mAh.
- The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | vivo Y51 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.9/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Brand | TECNO | vivo |
| Model | POVA Curve 2 5G | Y51 Pro 5G |
| India launch date | 13 February 2026 | 11 March 2026 |
| First sale | 20 February 2026 | 11 March 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹27,999 | From ₹24,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | Curved AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.75", LCD, 1570x720, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | Not published | 50MP main |
| Front camera | Not published | 8MP |
| Rear video | Not published | 4K@30 |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 8,000mAh | 7,200mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 44W |
| 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 | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.42 mm | 8.39 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Not published |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 5.4 |
| USB | Not published | USB 2.0 |
| Fingerprint | Not published | side-mounted |
| Colours | Not published | Festive Red, Noble Gold |
Frequently asked questions
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G or vivo Y51 Pro 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo Y51 Pro 5G is ahead, 7.3/10 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 vivo Y51 Pro 5G launched ₹3,000 cheaper than the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G (₹24,999 vs ₹27,999). The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000mAh against 7,200mAh.