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TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
56.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
46.7Performance79.1
81.7Display69.1
31.6Camera73.2
67.2Battery79
60Features78.7
8 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 56.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+42) and performance (+32). 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 69
  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 14% lower weight: 195 g vs 226 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1224x27201440x3200
Pixel density440 ppi522 ppi+19%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+41%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body93.7 %+4%90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu—2,650,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,050Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,600Top 11%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.63
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—4.3 x
Max video—8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity6,000 mAh+11%5,410 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging30 W80 W+167%
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight195 g+14%226 g
Thickness8.2 mm+13%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge1 years4 years+300%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 7 Pro 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—No

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