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Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus vs Pova Curve 5G

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Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus vs Pova Curve 5G

64 out of 100
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
VS
66 out of 100
Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
Tecno Pova Curve 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus (with MediaTek Helio G200) that was released on July 2, 2025, against the Tecno Pova Curve 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate and came out 2 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 Spark 40 Pro Plus
  • Handles wireless charging up to 30W
  • Has 33% more RAM: 8GB versus 6GB
  • 12% higher pixel density (440 vs 393 PPI)
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Weighs 16.6 grams less
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova Curve 5G
  • 58% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (684K versus 434K)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
  • 30% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 934 and 719 points
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K

Review

Evaluation of Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus and Pova Curve 5G 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.
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Value for money (Beta)

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Currency
8 / 128 GB
VS
6 / 128 GB
137.9
(Excellent)
Value Index
192.2
(Excellent)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Spark 40 Pro Plus
vs
Pova Curve 5G

Display

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Size6.78 inches6.78 inches
Resolution1224 x 2720 pixels1080 x 2436 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI440 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1600 nits1300 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR4500 nits -
HDR supportYes, HDR10No
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Screen-to-body ratio89.3%90.6%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming

Design and build

Height163.9 mm (6.45 inches)164.3 mm (6.47 inches)
Width75.8 mm (2.98 inches)74.6 mm (2.94 inches)
Thickness6.49 mm (0.26 inches)7.45 mm (0.29 inches)
Weight160.4 g (5.66 oz)177 g (6.24 oz)
WaterproofIP64IP64
Rear materialPlastic -
Frame materialPlastic -
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, GreenBlack, Silver, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus and Tecno Pova Curve 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G200MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
Max clock2200 MHz2500 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76		- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesMediaTek APU 655
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G615 MP2
GPU shading units64256
GPU clock1100 MHz1047 MHz
FLOPS~140.8 GFLOPS~536.1 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)14612501
Single-core score719934
Multi-core score19752871
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU137544224442
GPU72008153388
Memory116943142194
UX107662164118
Total score434157684142
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 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 15
ROMHIOS 15.1HIOS 15

Battery

Capacity5200 mAh5500 mAh
Max charge power45 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (30 W)No
Reverse chargingYesNo
Fast chargingYes Yes (50% in 15 min)
Full charging time0:55 hr0:45 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p) -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Sensor size1/2.8"1/1.73"
Pixel size0.64 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Aperturef/2.2 -
Sensor size1/3.1" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.4
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*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedJuly 2025May 2025
Release dateJuly 2025June 2025
Launch price (MSRP)$220$190
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 45 WYes, 45 W
Further details
Notes on Spark 40 Pro Plus:
    - Supports Bypass Charge.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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