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TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
56.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
46.7Performance54
81.7Display64.2
31.6Camera69.5
67.2Battery71.6
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 56.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and performance (+7). TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G

  • Stronger display score: 82 vs 64
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 67
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1224x27203200x1440
Pixel density440 ppi522 ppi+19%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+73%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body93.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging30 W50 W+67%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight195 g+14%227 g
Thickness8.2 mm+10%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—No

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