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Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi MIX Flip

Tecno Pova 8 5G
49.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi MIX Flip
58.3Inno Score
32.4Performance49.2
56.5Display63.1
30.1Camera54.7
81.9Battery56.3
60Features86.7
2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi MIX Flip

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi MIX Flip wins this phone face-off, 58.3 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) 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 56
  • 67% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,780 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi MIX Flip

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 216% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 950 nits

Display

Display comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Screen size6.76 ″6.86 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23441224x2912
Pixel density382 ppi460 ppi+20%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits3,000 nits+216%
Screen-to-body91.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu811,323—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,001Bottom 30%2,195+119%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,914Bottom 36%6,323+117%Top 30%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 35%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Capacity8,000 mAh+67%4,780 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Active use endurance17 h—

Design

Design comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Weight225 g192 g+15%
Thickness8.8 mm7.8 mm+11%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C

Software

Software comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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