TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI
46.7Performance46.7
80.7Display61.6
41.9Camera55.5
66.6Battery55.6
86.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 55.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and display (+19). Xiaomi 14 CIVI 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 62
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
- 38% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1236x2750 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+50% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+38% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 179 g+5% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+1% | 7.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |