TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15
46.7Performance76.7
80.7Display64.5
41.9Camera64.7
66.6Battery83.5
86.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 15
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and camera (+23). 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 65
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 24% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,240 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15
- Stronger performance score: 77 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 65 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 67
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+7% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1200x2670 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+41% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,914,100Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 874,340Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,069,991Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 379,667Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 590,102Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,972Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,330Top 12% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 89 %Top 50% |
| 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 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.62 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+24% | 5,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.5 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+1% | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+9% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |