TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
46.7Performance64.4
80.7Display63.3
41.9Camera69.5
66.6Battery82
86.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 70.9 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+18). 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 63
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 189 g vs 213 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 82 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | — |
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.44 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+7% | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+11% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+11% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |