Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
32.4Performance54
56.5Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
81.9Battery71.6
60Features65.3
5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+22). 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 battery score: 82 vs 72
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 174% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 522 ppi+37% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2,600 nits+174% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g+1% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |