Tecno Mobile has officially unveiled the Tecno Pova Curve 2, positioning it as the slimmest smartphone to feature a massive 8,000 mAh battery. With a refreshed design and upgraded hardware, the device builds upon its predecessor while targeting users who demand long battery life without compromising on style.
At just 7.42mm thick and weighing 195 grams, the Pova Curve 2 manages to combine a slim profile with high-capacity power. The device will be available in Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, and Storm Titanium color options, offering a modern aesthetic for diverse user preferences.
The smartphone features a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution of 1208 x 2644 pixels and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness, ensuring clear visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i provides screen protection, while the IP64 rating and SGS-certified drop protection enhance durability.
Additional hardware highlights include an in-display optical fingerprint scanner and a single speaker system with Dolby Atmos support, delivering immersive audio performance for multimedia consumption.
Under the hood, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor, built on a 6nm architecture. The octa-core CPU configuration includes four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, paired with the Mali-G610 MC2 GPU. The device comes with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB using UFS 2.2 technology.
Running Android 16 with HiOS 16 layered on top, the smartphone promises two major Android OS upgrades, providing extended software support and security updates.
In terms of photography, the rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with PDAF support and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front, a 13MP selfie camera is housed in a centered hole-punch cutout.
The standout feature remains the 8,000 mAh battery, which supports 45W wired fast charging. This large battery capacity is designed to offer extended gaming, streaming, and productivity sessions without frequent recharging.
Pricing starts at $310 for the 8GB/128GB variant, while the 8GB/256GB model is priced at $330. With its combination of ultra-slim design, high refresh rate AMOLED display, powerful chipset, and exceptional battery capacity, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 aims to stand out in the competitive mid-range smartphone market.
