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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14 CIVI
55.1Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
75.9Display61.6
30.1Camera55.5
71.3Battery55.6
44Features65.3
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G scores 53.9 against 55.1 for Xiaomi 14 CIVI. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 14 CIVI edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 62
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 56
  • 70% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI

  • Stronger camera score: 56 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
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23641236x2750
Pixel density383 ppi—
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+50%3,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1440p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
Capacity8,000 mAh+70%4,700 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
Weight195 g179 g+8%
Thickness7.4 mm7.5 mm
IP ratingIP64—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0—
eSIM—No

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 14 CIVI
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNo—

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