We’ve been using the Tecno Pova Curve 2 as a daily driver for a little over a week, and it has genuinely surprised us. We’re used to thinking that a massive 8000mAh battery means carrying a brick, but Tecno seems to have pulled off a magic trick here.
First Impressions: Slim and Comfortable
The first thing we noticed after unboxing was how unbelievably slim and light it feels. At just 7.42mm and 194 grams, it slips into the pocket without bulging, and the curved edges make it a pleasure to hold. The Gorilla Glass 7i finish gives it a premium touch.
Display That Demands Attention
The display of a smartphone is the showroom of the digital world. The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen of Pova Curve 2 is gorgeous, and the 144Hz refresh rate makes everything feel snappy from Instagram reels to casual gaming. We tested it outdoors at noon, and with 4500 nits peak brightness, we did not have to hunt for shade to read messages. The subtle 3D curve also makes a big phone surprisingly manageable with one hand.
Performance in Daily Life
Powered by the Dimensity 7100 with its triple-chipset setup (including G1 and SE1 signal chips), the phone handled routine tasks without a hiccup. Casual BGMI and Asphalt sessions ran smoothly at 60fps, multitasking between apps was seamless, and the 20 5G bands were genuinely useful in patchy network areas. One thing that stood out was the AI noise reduction; taking a call in a busy cafe felt like magic because the person on the other end barely heard the background chatter.
Battery Life: The Real Hero
This is where the Pova Curve 2 flexes its superpower. We easily got two full days of moderate-to-heavy use, social media, streaming, calls, and a bit of gaming. On lighter days, we skipped charging overnight and still had enough juice the next morning. The 45W charging isn’t blazing fast, but topping up an 8000mAh battery in about an hour and a half felt perfectly fair.
Where It Stumbles
It’s not flawless. The 50MP main camera takes decent photos in daylight, but low-light shots are inconsistent. We really missed an ultrawide lens during a weekend trip. UFS 2.2 storage is fine most of the time, but large file transfers are noticeably slower than phones with UFS 3.1. Also, while the Dimensity 7100 is efficient, hardcore gamers looking for top-tier performance might find it underwhelming.
Living With It: Our Verdict
After a week of real use, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 feels like a phone made for people like us, those who value endurance, a premium display, and portability without wanting to carry a bulky device. It’s a joy for streaming and daily use, and the battery life is liberating. It’s not for photography buffs or serious gamers, but as a stylish, reliable all-day companion, it gets a big thumbs-up.
Bottom Line: A beautifully slim powerhouse that finally proves you can have a massive battery without the bulk, with only minor compromises in camera versatility and raw gaming performance.
1. World’s Slimmest 8000mAh Curve Display Smartphone (under 30K)
2. World’s 1st Smartphone with 20 5G Bands (under 30K)
3. World’s 1st Triple Chipset Smartphone (G1 and SE1 Signal Chipsets with D7100 Processor) (under 30K)
4. India’s 1st All Scenarios AI Noise Reduction (under 30K)
