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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
46.7Performance32
75.9Display45.6
30.1Camera39
71.3Battery51.8
44Features65.3
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+20). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 52
  • 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
  • 86% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23642400x1080
Pixel density383 ppi402 ppi+5%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+374%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1440p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity8,000 mAh+86%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight195 g168 g+14%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+2%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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