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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
46.7Performance79.1
75.9Display69.1
30.1Camera73.2
71.3Battery79
44Features78.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+43) and features (+35). 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 69
  • 48% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 21% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23641440x3200
Pixel density383 ppi522 ppi+36%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+41%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu—2,650,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,050Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,600Top 11%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—4.3 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+48%5,410 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—80 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight195 g+14%226 g
Thickness7.4 mm+21%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

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

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