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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 15T

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15T
62.2Inno Score
46.7Performance43.5
75.9Display63.7
30.1Camera55.5
71.3Battery76.5
44Features100
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15T wins this phone face-off, 62.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and camera (+25). 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 performance score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 64
  • 45% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T

  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15T
Screen size6.78 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23641280x2772
Pixel density383 ppi447 ppi+17%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+41%3,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15T
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,632Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—6,505Top 28%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15T
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
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 15T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15T
Capacity8,000 mAh+45%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Active use endurance—14.9 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15T
Weight195 g194 g+1%
Thickness7.4 mm+1%7.5 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 15T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 15T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIM—Yes

Software

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

Audio

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

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