Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
32.4Performance36.3
56.5Display66.8
30.1Camera53
81.9Battery58.4
60Features78.7
2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and features (+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 battery score: 82 vs 58
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 174% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 446 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2,600 nits+174% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 811,323 | 920,000+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 30% | 1,250+25%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 36% | 3,900+34%Top 48% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.5 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |