TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15T Pro
46.7Performance69
80.7Display71
41.9Camera61.4
66.6Battery85.1
86.7Features100
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15T Pro wins this phone face-off, 74.2 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and camera (+20). 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 71
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 18% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- 10% lower weight: 189 g vs 210 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 85 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+41% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,583,659Top 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 750,360Top 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 892,637Top 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 369,201Top 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 571,461Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,596Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,749Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| 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 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+18% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+10% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+7% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |