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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Pro
70.9Inno Score
46.7Performance64.4
75.9Display63.3
30.1Camera69.5
71.3Battery82
44Features86.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 70.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+39). 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 63
  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 31% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,100 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23641440x3200
Pixel density383 ppi—
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+41%3,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.44
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+31%6,100 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
Weight195 g+8%213 g
Thickness7.4 mm+11%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Pro
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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