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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
32.1Performance32
60.9Display45.6
31.6Camera39
57.2Battery51.8
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+5). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 52
  • 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits
  • 28% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24362400x1080
Pixel density393 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+37%950 nits
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 778G
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%784,274
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)233,134Bottom 11%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)107,198Bottom 24%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)157,750Bottom 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)267,695Bottom 35%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,044+2%Bottom 37%1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160+8%Bottom 43%2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera64 MP108 MP+69%
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,500 mAh+28%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight189 g168 g+11%
Thickness7.5 mm7.3 mm+2%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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