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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
46.7Performance54
75.9Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
71.3Battery71.6
44Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) 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 64
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.1 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 45 W

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23643200x1440
Pixel density383 ppi522 ppi+36%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+73%2,600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight195 g+14%227 g
Thickness7.4 mm+18%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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