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Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15

What Pova Curve 2 does better (5) and where Redmi Note 15 wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova Curve 2
Tecno · 2026Pova Curve 2
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $280
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Note 15
8.6Score
13 advantages≈ $280
9.8Display8.5
5.2Camera8.6
9.0Battery7.6
6.8Features7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pova Curve 2Redmi Note 15
77.2 × 162.77.475.4 × 1647.4
Pova Curve 2Redmi Note 15Difference
Height162.7 mm164 mm−1.3 mm
Width77.2 mm75.4 mm+1.8 mm
Thickness7.4 mm7.4 mm=
Weight195 g178 g+17 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pova Curve 2 better than Redmi Note 15?

  1. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 5,520 mAh+45%
  2. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  3. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits+41%
  4. Pixel density429 ppi vs 388 ppi+11%
  5. Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.1+6%

Why is Redmi Note 15 better than Pova Curve 2?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Optical stabilisationNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  5. Memory card slotNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  6. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  7. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  8. Max video1080p vs 4K
  9. Weight195 g vs 178 g+10%
  10. Selfie camera13 MP vs 20 MP+54%
  11. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio71.1% vs 89.7%+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g178 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.4 mm
Height162.7 mm164 mm
Width77.2 mm75.4 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP64IP66
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iScratch/drop-resistant glass
ColoursMystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm TitaniumBlack, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,364 px2,392 px
Pixel density429 ppi388 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits3,200 nits
Measured brightness—1,524 nits
Screen-to-body ratio71.1%89.7%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G610 MC2Adreno 710
AnTuTu score—637,266
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,958
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—861
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size—1/1.67"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh5,520 mAh
Battery type—Si/C
Active use (test)—14.2 h
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min42%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-23.4 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)—1 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 16HyperOS 2
Major OS updates promised—4
EU label
Energy class—B
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—51 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—A
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