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Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs ZEED Z-Play

What Pova Curve 2 does better (7) and where Z-Play wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova Curve 2
Tecno · 2026Pova Curve 2
8.7Score
7 advantages≈ $280
vs
ZEED Z-Play
ZEED · 2026Z-Play
8.7Score
13 advantages
Higher score
9.8Display9.4
5.3Camera6.7
9.0Battery8.3
6.8Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pova Curve 2Z-Play
77.2 × 162.77.477.5 × 163.28.8
Pova Curve 2Z-PlayDifference
Height162.7 mm163.2 mm−0.5 mm
Width77.2 mm77.5 mm−0.3 mm
Thickness7.4 mm8.8 mm−1.4 mm
Weight195 g202 g−7 g

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

Why is Pova Curve 2 better than Z-Play?

  1. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits2.5×
  2. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  3. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh+14%
  4. Wired charging45 W vs 33 W+36%
  5. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  6. Weight195 g vs 202 g+4%
  7. Thickness7.4 mm vs 8.8 mm+19%

Why is Z-Play better than Pova Curve 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  3. Memory card slotNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  4. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  5. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  6. Max video1080p vs 4K
  7. 4K selfie videoNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  8. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz+8%
  9. Pixel density429 ppi vs 450 ppi+5%
  10. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio71.1% vs 88.9%+25%
  12. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g202 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.8 mm
Height162.7 mm163.2 mm
Width77.2 mm77.5 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP64IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iOleophobic coating
ColoursMystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm TitaniumRed, Black, Green
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,272 px
Resolution (height)2,364 px2,772 px
Pixel density429 ppi450 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits1,800 nits
Screen-to-body ratio71.1%88.9%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7100Mediatek Dimensity 7400
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
GPUMali-G610 MC2Mali-G615 MC2
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.51"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP13 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging45 W33 W
Charged in 30 min42%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 16—
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