TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
46.7Performance36.3
75.9Display66.8
30.1Camera53
71.3Battery58.4
44Features78.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G scores 53.9 against 54.4 for Xiaomi 13T. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 13T edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 67
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2364 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 383 ppi | 446 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+73% | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,250Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+1% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+13% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |