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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 18 Pro
77.1Inno Score
46.7Performance64.4
75.9Display70
30.1Camera83.6
71.3Battery92
44Features86.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 18 Pro wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+53) and features (+43). 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 70
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 84 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Screen size6.78 ″+6%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23641120x2436
Pixel density383 ppi419 ppi+9%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+13%4,000 nits
Screen-to-body—91.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
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 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+14%7,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Weight195 g+4%203 g
Thickness7.4 mm+13%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP64IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 17 (HyperOS 4)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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