Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 13
32.4Performance51.7
56.5Display52.8
30.1Camera52
81.9Battery62.5
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and performance (+19). Tecno Pova 8 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 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 63
- 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 105% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,001
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″+6% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 414 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,900 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 811,323 | 1,550,000+91% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 30% | 2,050+105%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 36% | 5,500+89%Top 34% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+78% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |