Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus vs Pova Curve 5G
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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 1 month before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
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
- 47% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (906K versus 616K)
- 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 β Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
- 42% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1052 and 740 points
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Review
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
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2720 pixels | 1080 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 440 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 1600 nits | 1300 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 4500 nits | - |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.3% | 90.6% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display - DC Dimming |
Design and build
| Height | 163.9 mm (6.45 inches) | 164.3 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Width | 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) | 74.6 mm (2.94 inches) |
| Thickness | 6.49 mm (0.26 inches) | 7.45 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Weight | 160.4 g (5.66 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP64 |
| Rear material | Plastic | - |
| Frame material | Plastic | - |
| Colors | White, Black, Gray, Green | Black, Silver, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (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 |
| L3 cache | - | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | MediaTek APU 655 |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 256 |
| GPU clock | 1100 MHz | 1047 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~140.8 GFLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1504 | 2507 |
| Single-core score | 740 | 1052 |
| Multi-core score | 1946 | 3097 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 218828 | 345127 |
| GPU | 47378 | 128629 |
| Memory | 179181 | 158751 |
| UX | 171278 | 273733 |
| Total score | 616665 | 906240 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [12 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Stability | - | 96% |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | 3 FPS |
| Graphics score | 146 | 359 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 10774 | 11291 |
| Video editing | 6340 | 6669 |
| Photo editing | 24670 | 38302 |
| Data manipulation | 6291 | 8656 |
| Writing score | 12558 | 18119 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2025-12-12 (Mikhailq22) | AnTuTu 11 | 616665 |
| π 2025-10-02 (GToyin) | Geekbench 6 GPU | 1504 |
| π 2025-10-02 (GToyin) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 740 / 1946 |
Tecno Pova Curve 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-06-21 (Riyan) | AnTuTu 11 | 937649 |
| π 2026-04-28 (abedeelha) | AnTuTu 11 | 936985 |
| π 2026-04-16 (abedeelha) | Geekbench 6 GPU | 2507 |
| π 2026-04-16 (abedeelha) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 1052 / 3097 |
| π 2026-04-07 (Alip69) | AnTuTu 11 | 902472 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | - |
| Channels | 2 | - |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | No | No |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 15.1 | HIOS 15 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes (30 W) | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes (50% in 15 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:55 hr | 0:45 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | Up to 30FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 64 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" (β 0.36 inch) | 1/1.73" (β 0.58 inch) |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | - |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" (β 0.32 inch) | - |
| Pixel size | 1.12 micron | - |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-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 version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | No | No |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | July 2025 | May 2025 |
| Release date | July 2025 | June 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 charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 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.
Conclusion
If the performance, gaming, and design are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Pova Curve 5G. But if the display is more of a priority β go for the Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus.
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