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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
46.7Performance54
80.7Display64.2
41.9Camera69.5
66.6Battery71.6
86.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+7). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 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 Pro 5G

  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 67
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1208x26443200x1440
Pixel density429 ppi522 ppi+22%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+73%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity6,500 mAh+30%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight189 g+17%227 g
Thickness7.4 mm+19%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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