TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G launched in PH: 8,000mAh battery, 7.42mm slim, PHP 16,999 price tag

First showcased to the global stage at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, the new TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G is now finally available in the Philippines.

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G price and availability in the Philippines

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G - PHP 16,999

Every purchase will be given a TECNO Gift Box plus a Globe Customised 5G SIM card with UNLI 5G and free data for a year.

The device is available starting today at all TECNO concept stores and authorized retail partners nationwide.

On May 26, 2026, there will be an exclusive first sale on TikTok Shop.

TECNO POVA Curve 2 recap

In case you missed it, the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G features the minimalist and futuristic Interstellar Spaceship Design with a 7.42mm super-slim profile and just 195 grams of weight for a phone with a MASSIVE 8,000mAh battery. 

To put this into perspective, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a much smaller 5,000mAh capacity is even thicker at 7.9mm.

The display of TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

The phone also uses a 6.78-inch Eye Care AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, FHD+ 2364 x 1080 resolution at 383 ppi, and harsh sunlight-ready 4,500 nits peak brightness.

Inside, it is powered by the 6nm Dimensity 7100 8-core processor paired with Mali-G610 MC2 GPU (850,000 AnTuTu benchmark score). In the Philippines, it is paired with an 8GB RAM (up to 16GB extended RAM) and 256GB of internal storage.

Key highlights of TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G in the Philippines

The handset also has a 50MP main shooter paired with a 2MP helper with AI-assisted FlashSnap tech for capturing fast-moving subjects. In front, it has a 13MP selfie camera.

TECNO even added an upgraded antenna matrix system, providing users with enhanced signal in areas such as public transport or remote environments.

The company claims that it can deliver 33 percent better network latency and 70 percent improvement for upload speed. It is supported by the G1 Signal Enhanced Chipset + SE1 WiFi Enhanced Chipset.

The phone runs on Android 16 OS with HiOS 16 skin.

Other features include TECNO AI (AI Eraser 2.0, AI Image Extender, AI Sharpness Plus, AI Full-Link Call Assistant, AI Writing, with Hey Ella assistant, and Circle to Search by Google).

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G Specs

Display: 6.78-inch Gorilla Glass 7i protected AMOLED screen w/ 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2304Hz PWM dimming, FHD+ 2364 x 1080 resolution at 383 ppi

CPU: 2.4GHz 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G610 MC2

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 256GB UFS 2.2

Back Camera: 50MP + 2MP + LED flash

Selfie: 13MP

Battery: 8,000mAh battery w/ USB-C 45W fast charging

OS: Android 16 w/ HiOS 16

Connectivity: WiFi 6, G1 Signal Enhanced Chipset + SE1 WiFi Enhanced Chipset, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Ambient light, proximity, e-compass, gyroscope

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP64 dust and water resistance, IR Blaster, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, X-axis linear motor, Hyper Cooling System, USB-C, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium

Dimensions: 162.7 x 77.2 x 7.42 mm

Weight: 195 g

Price: PHP 16,999