TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15T
46.7Performance43.5
80.7Display63.7
41.9Camera55.5
66.6Battery76.5
86.7Features100
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15T wins this phone face-off, 62.2 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and features (+13). 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 performance score: 47 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 64
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 447 ppi+4% |
| 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 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,632Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,505Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| 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 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+18% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.9 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+3% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+1% | 7.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |