Apple iPhone 16e alternatives
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Tecno Pova Curve 5G alternatives
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Apple iPhone 16e

Apple iPhone 16e
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A18
3 nm
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4005 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
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Specs
Tecno Pova Curve 5G

Tecno Pova Curve 5G
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Dimensity 7300
4 nm
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5500 mAh
45W
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6.78"
1080 x 2436 pixels
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64 MP
4K@30fps
- Specs
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Sony IMX682, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF
2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
(Wide), f/2.2
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
2 5G bands
n3, n38
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16e with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Tecno Pova Curve 5G with the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16e offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Tecno Pova Curve 5G provides 2 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16e offers 7 years of support compared to Tecno Pova Curve 5G's 2 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16e and Tecno Pova Curve 5G feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Tecno Pova Curve 5G also boasts a brighter screen with 1300 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16e offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G features a larger 5500 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Tecno Pova Curve 5G also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 16e. Apple iPhone 16e supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Tecno Pova Curve 5G does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16e offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Apple iPhone 16e – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.