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Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Camon 30S

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Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Camon 30S

64 out of 100
Tecno Pova Curve 5G
VS
58 out of 100
Tecno Camon 30S
Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Tecno Camon 30S

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Pova Curve 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate) that was released on May 29, 2025, against the Tecno Camon 30S, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G100 and came out 7 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Memory
  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova Curve 5G
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • 58% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (684K versus 432K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K

Review

Evaluation of Tecno Pova Curve 5G and Camon 30S crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
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Value for money (Beta)

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Currency
6 / 128 GB
VS
6 / 128 GB
178.0
(Excellent)
Value Index
116.0
(Excellent)
Based on our estimates, Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers an 53.4% better value-for-money ratio at the given prices. It may not be worth paying an additional 4403 JPY for Tecno Camon 30S.
Please note: Our camera and battery review for both phones is still in progress and may result in an adjusted value index.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pova Curve 5G
vs
Camon 30S

Display

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Size6.78 inches6.78 inches
Resolution1080 x 2436 pixels1080 x 2436 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI393 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1300 nits1300 nits
HDR supportNo -
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass
Screen-to-body ratio90.6%90.5%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display

Design and build

Height164.3 mm (6.47 inches)164.5 mm (6.48 inches)
Width74.6 mm (2.94 inches)74.6 mm (2.94 inches)
Thickness7.45 mm (0.29 inches)7.6 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)195 g (6.88 oz)
WaterproofIP64No
Frame material - Plastic
ColorsBlack, Silver, GreenBlack, Gold, Blue, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Tecno Pova Curve 5G and Tecno Camon 30S in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateMediaTek Helio G100
Max clock2500 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 655Yes
GraphicsMali-G615 MP2Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units25664
GPU clock1047 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~536.1 GFLOPS~128 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)25011506
Single-core score934728
Multi-core score28711973
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pova Curve 5G+58%
684142
Camon 30S
432990
CPU224442135945
GPU15338872132
Memory142194115497
UX164118109926
Total score684142432990
SamplesLess than 3[9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size6 GB6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 14
ROMHIOS 15HIOS 14

Battery

Capacity5500 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power45 W33 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 15 min)Yes
Full charging time0:45 hr -

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
3) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Sensor size1/1.73"1/1.56"
Pixel size0.8 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYes -

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMay 2025October 2024
Release dateJune 2025October 2024
Launch price (MSRP)$190$209
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 45 WYes, 33 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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