TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 13
46.7Performance51.7
75.9Display52.8
30.1Camera52
71.3Battery62.5
44Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and features (+21). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 63
- 137% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+7% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2364 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 383 ppi | 414 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+137% | 1,900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+78% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+7% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |