Realme P4 5G VS Tecno Pova Curve 5G

When comparing the design of the Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G, both phones feature water resistance, though they differ slightly in their Ingress Protection (IP) ratings. The Realme P4 5G has an IP66 rating, which provides more robust protection against dust and water compared to the Tecno Pova Curve 5G's IP64 rating, which offers only limited protection against dust and water ingress.

In terms of physical dimensions, the Realme P4 5G weighs 185 g, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G is slightly lighter at 177 g. The thickness of both phones is nearly identical, with the Realme P4 5G measuring 7.6 mm thick and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G being marginally thinner at 7.5 mm.

Neither phone has a rugged build or the ability to fold, so they share similar structural features in that regard.

Both the Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks. The screen sizes are very similar, with the Realme P4 5G offering a 6.77″ display, just slightly smaller than the Tecno Pova Curve 5G's 6.78″ screen. The pixel density is also nearly identical, with the Realme P4 5G at 388 ppi and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G at 393 ppi, so both displays should deliver sharp and clear images.

The resolution of the Realme P4 5G is 1080 x 2392 px, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2436 px. This difference in resolution is minimal and may not be easily noticeable to the user in everyday use.

Both phones support a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming experiences. However, the Realme P4 5G does not include any branded damage-resistant glass, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G does, providing extra protection against scratches and drops. Neither phone supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, and both models have touchscreens but do not feature a secondary screen.

The Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G both feature 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking performance. However, they differ in their internal storage capacities, with the Realme P4 5G offering 256GB of storage, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G provides 128GB.

Both phones are powered by MediaTek chipsets. The Realme P4 5G uses the Dimensity 7400, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 7300. Both SoCs are built on a 4nm process and feature the Mali G615 MC2 GPU. The Realme P4 5G has a CPU configuration of 4 x 2.6 GHz and 4 x 2 GHz, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a slightly slower CPU configuration with 4 x 2.5 GHz and 4 x 2 GHz.

Other specifications like RAM speed (6400 MHz), GPU clock speed (1047 MHz), and the use of big.LITTLE technology are identical between the two devices. Both phones support 64-bit processing, DirectX 12, and integrated graphics. They also have 8 CPU threads and support HMP, with a maximum memory capacity of 16GB. Both devices support only one display.

The Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G both feature dual-lens main cameras, but with different megapixel configurations. The Realme P4 5G offers a 50MP + 2MP setup, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 64MP + 2MP configuration. Both phones have wide apertures of f/2.2 & f/1.8 for the main cameras, respectively, though the Realme P4 5G has a slightly wider aperture for the primary lens.

For front cameras, the Realme P4 5G has a 16MP camera, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 13MP front camera. Both phones support a variety of similar features, including continuous autofocus for video recording, phase-detection autofocus for photos, slow-motion video, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. Neither phone supports a front-facing LED flash or HDR10/Dolby Vision recording.

Both devices are equipped with a CMOS sensor, have a flash, support manual controls like ISO and exposure, and can shoot time-lapse videos. Neither phone features optical image stabilization or laser autofocus, and neither offers 3D photo/video capabilities. Additionally, both phones have a touch autofocus system, but neither has a dual-lens front camera.

Both the Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G run on Android 15 and offer a very similar set of features. Both devices have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and support theme customization. They also allow users to block app tracking and provide on-device machine learning capabilities. Features like media picker, customizable notifications, full-page screenshots, split screen, and PiP are available on both phones.

Neither device supports Wi-Fi password sharing, has Mail Privacy Protection, or offers focus modes. Both phones have dark mode, an extra dim mode, and support dynamic theming, app offloading, and widgets. They also provide offline voice recognition, voice commands, and track the current position of the mobile device. Additionally, both are multi-user systems, feature sharing intents, and include a child lock.

While the operating systems of both phones are almost identical, the Realme P4 5G has an additional feature of Live Text, which the Tecno Pova Curve 5G lacks. Neither device supports direct OS updates or Quick Start, and neither can be used as a PC.

The Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G both come with rechargeable batteries, but they differ in capacity. The Realme P4 5G is equipped with a 7000 mAh battery, whereas the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a smaller 5500 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, with the Realme P4 5G offering a significantly faster charging speed of 80W compared to the 45W charging speed of the Tecno Pova Curve 5G.

Neither phone has wireless charging capabilities, and neither has a removable battery. Both devices feature a battery level indicator, ensuring users can monitor their battery status. Both phones also support rechargeable batteries.

While the battery power and charging speed are noticeably higher on the Realme P4 5G, the Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers similar core battery features with a slightly smaller battery capacity and slower charging speed.

Both the Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless audio or adapters for wired headphones. However, both phones feature stereo speakers, providing enhanced audio quality compared to single speakers.

In terms of high-definition audio technologies, neither phone supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, so users won’t get these advanced audio codecs for higher-quality wireless audio.

Overall, both devices offer similar audio setups, with stereo speakers and no support for high-end wireless audio technologies or a traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.

Both the Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G support 5G connectivity and offer similar connectivity features, such as Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB version 2. Both phones also support dual SIM cards and have GPS and a compass for navigation. However, the Tecno Pova Curve 5G supports an additional Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the Realme P4 5G only supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).

In terms of sensors, the Realme P4 5G includes a gyroscope, which the Tecno Pova Curve 5G lacks. Both devices have an accelerometer and a fingerprint scanner, but only the Realme P4 5G supports Galileo for more precise location tracking. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G does not support Galileo.

Neither phone features emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, or an infrared sensor. Both devices lack a barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, motion tracking, optical tracking, and a built-in projector. Overall, the key differences are in the Wi-Fi standard and Galileo support, with the Realme P4 5G offering more comprehensive sensor options.

Both the Realme P4 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve 5G are equipped with a video light, enhancing their capability for low-light photography or video recording. However, the two devices differ in their display features. The Realme P4 5G does not have a curved display, while the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a curved display, offering a different visual experience. Neither phone features sapphire glass displays nor e-paper displays, both of which are absent from both devices.

In summary, the main distinction in this group is that the Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a curved display, while the Realme P4 5G sticks to a more traditional flat display.