Tecno Pova 5G vs Realme 10 Pro+: A Detailed Showdown

The mid-range 5G smartphone market is booming, offering incredible value. Today, we're pitting two contenders against each other: the Tecno Pova 5G and the Realme 10 Pro+. Both promise 5G connectivity and a solid experience, but which one truly delivers?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme 10 Pro+ is the clear winner, boasting significantly faster charging, a more powerful chipset, and a likely superior camera system. While the Tecno Pova 5G offers a more budget-friendly entry point, the Realme's overall performance and features justify its higher price.

PHONES
Phone Names	Tecno Pova 5G	Realme 10 Pro+

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
	-	CDMA2000 1x

Launch
Announced	2021, December 27	2022, November 17
Status	Available. Released 2021, December 27	Available. Released 2022, November 24

Body
Build	-	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	172.8 x 78.2 x 9.1 mm (6.80 x 3.08 x 0.36 in)	161.5 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm or 8 mm
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Weight	-	173 g / 175 g (6.10 oz)

Display
Resolution	1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)	1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Size	6.9 inches, 113.1 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz	AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 800 nits

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)	Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Mali-G68 MC4
OS	Android 11, HIOS 8.0	Android 13, Realme UI 4.0

Memory
Card slot	Unspecified	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	-

Main Camera
Features	Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
Triple	50 MP, (wide), PDAF 2 MP Auxiliary lens	108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	Dual-LED flash	Panorama
Single	16 MP, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
35mm jack	Yes	-
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	Yes	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS	GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio	FM radio	No
USB	Yes	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Yes	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer proximity	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	18W wired	67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 17 min (advertised)
Type	6000 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Aether Black	Dark Matter Black, Nebula Blue, Hyperspace
Models	LE8	RMX3687, RMX3686
Price	About 270 EUR	$ 269.00 / ₹ 22,999

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 149h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.4 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 522376 (v9) GeekBench: 2371 (v5.1) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Tecno Pova 5G

More affordable
Large display
5G connectivity

Slower performance
Slower charging
Likely inferior camera

Realme 10 Pro+

Faster performance
67W fast charging
Likely better camera
Premium design

Higher price
Potentially less RAM than some competitors

Display Comparison

The Realme 10 Pro+ likely features a superior display with better color accuracy and potentially a higher refresh rate (likely 120Hz, though unconfirmed). The Tecno Pova 5G's display is expected to be adequate but may lack the vibrancy and smoothness of the Realme. The 'Infinite' contrast ratio claim for the Realme is nominal and difficult to verify, but suggests a strong visual experience.

Camera Comparison

While specific camera specs are missing for the Tecno Pova 5G, the Realme 10 Pro+ is expected to have a significantly better camera system, likely featuring a high-resolution main sensor and improved image processing. Realme often prioritizes camera quality in their Pro series.

Performance

The Realme 10 Pro+'s Dimensity 1080 chipset offers a noticeable performance advantage over the Tecno Pova 5G's Dimensity 900. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Realme. Both phones utilize Cortex-A78 cores, but the Dimensity 1080's architecture and higher clock speeds give it an edge.

Battery Life

The Realme 10 Pro+’s endurance rating of 149h suggests excellent battery life, though this is a standardized test and real-world usage will vary. The Tecno Pova 5G likely has a large battery capacity, but the Realme’s 67W fast charging provides a massive advantage in terms of charging speed.

Buying Guide

The Tecno Pova 5G is ideal for budget-conscious users who prioritize a large display and basic 5G connectivity. The Realme 10 Pro+ is for those seeking a premium experience with faster performance, a better camera, and incredibly fast charging, willing to spend a bit more.