Tecno Pova Curve 5G

Tecno has launched the Pova Curve 5G in India, and it looks like a serious contender in the mid-range segment. Priced aggressively, this phone brings a premium design, solid performance, and a big focus on AI features—all at a price that won’t break your wallet.

Design and Display

The first thing you’ll notice is the gorgeous 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display. It has a Full HD+ resolution and a fast 144Hz refresh rate, which makes everything look smooth—from scrolling to gaming. Thanks to the 2304Hz PWM dimming, the screen is also easy on the eyes during low-light use.

The phone is slim at just 7.45mm and weighs 188.5g, so it feels good to hold. The design is inspired by a "starship", with a frosted matte back that adds both style and grip. It’s also IP64 rated, meaning it can handle dust and splashes.

Performance and Gaming

Under the hood, the phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate 4nm processor. It’s a solid mid-range chipset that easily handles daily tasks, multitasking, and even most mobile games without lag. The phone stays smooth during heavy usage, though it might get slightly warm during long gaming sessions.

Software and AI Features

The phone runs on Android 15 with HiOS 15, Tecno’s custom UI. It brings several useful AI-powered features under the "Ella AI" suite. These include:

• AI Call Assistant: Reduces background noise, translates languages, and gives call summaries.
• AI Auto Answer and Voiceprint Noise Suppression
• AI Writing tools to assist with productivity.

These tools are helpful and make the software experience feel smarter.

Camera

On the back, the phone has a 64MP main camera with a Sony IMX682 sensor. It takes good photos in daylight—colors are natural and details are sharp. The 13MP selfie camera is also decent and supports 4K 30fps video, which is rare in this segment. However, low-light performance still has room to improve.

Connectivity and Extras

The Tecno Pova Curve 5G comes with a strong set of connectivity features, including 5G (multiple bands), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and IR Blaster to control home appliances. FreeLink isa  unique feature that allows device-to-device communication without a signal, within 500 meters. PinPoint Nav 2.0 improves location accuracy. These small touches give the phone a slight edge over its rivals.

Battery and Charging

Battery life is another strong point. The 5500mAh battery easily lasts a full day, even with heavy use. When it’s time to recharge, the 45W fast charging gets you back up quickly—fully charging the phone in about 45 minutes. It even supports 10W reverse charging, so you can use it to charge other devices.

Final Verdict

The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is a feature-rich phone that punches above its price. The stunning curved AMOLED display, solid performance, strong battery life, and AI tools make it a great value. It’s a phone that looks good and performs well in daily use.

But there are some trade-offs. The phone doesn’t support storage expansion, and Tecno is promising only one major Android update. Also, HiOS has a bit of bloatware and occasional bugs.

If you want a premium-looking phone with a curved display, good cameras, and lots of useful features under ₹20,000, this one’s worth considering.