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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

$1,199

57.6Inno Score
46.7Performance40.8
75.9Display57.6
30.1Camera66.4
71.3Battery70.2
44Features65.3
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and features (+21). 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 41
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 58
  • 165% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,700 nits
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 54% higher Front camera: 20 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 Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″6.81 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23643200x1440
Pixel density383 ppi515 ppi+34%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+165%1,700 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,450Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,650Top 50%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Ultra-wide—48 MP
Telephoto—48 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—67 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Weight195 g+17%234 g
Thickness7.4 mm+12%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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