Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
32.4Performance72.8
56.5Display69.1
30.1Camera69.5
81.9Battery82
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 15S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15S Pro wins this phone face-off, 74.6 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and camera (+39). 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
- 31% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,100 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 99 % vs 86 %
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 237% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 521 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3,200 nits+237% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 %+2% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Xiaomi XRing O1 |
| AnTuTu | 811,323 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 30% | 2,985+198%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 36% | 9,250+217%Top 13% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %+14%Top 35% | 86 %Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.44 |
| 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 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+31% | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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