POCO X5 vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
23.6Performance21.8
44.8Display79.4
29.8Camera30.1
47.8Battery54
44Features44
4 spec wins — POCO X510 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Slim 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and battery (+6). POCO X5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 658
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,013 vs 1,813
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
- 400% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 900 nits
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 440 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 4,500 nits+400% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| AnTuTu | 411,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+38%Bottom 22% | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+11%Bottom 19% | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 156 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 6 mm+26% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years+100% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |