Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 15T
32.4Performance43.5
56.5Display63.7
30.1Camera55.5
81.9Battery76.5
60Features100
3 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15T wins this phone face-off, 62.2 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and camera (+25). 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 77
- 45% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 14.9 h
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
- 237% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 447 ppi+17% |
| 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 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 811,323 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 30% | 1,632+63%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 36% | 6,505+123%Top 28% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+45% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Active use endurance | 17 h+14% | 14.9 h |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.5 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |