Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 15
32.4Performance76.7
56.5Display64.5
30.1Camera64.7
81.9Battery83.5
60Features78.7
5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 15
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+35). 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
- 53% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,240 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 99 % vs 89 %
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15
- Stronger performance score: 77 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 65 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 237% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″+6% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1200x2670 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 460 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3,200 nits+237% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 811,323 | 2,914,100Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 874,340Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,069,991Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 379,667Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 590,102Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 30% | 2,972+197%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 36% | 9,330+220%Top 12% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %+11%Top 35% | 89 %Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.62 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+53% | 5,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h+3% | 16.5 h |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |