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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 13

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
32.1Performance51.7
60.9Display52.8
31.6Camera52
57.2Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and performance (+20). TECNO POVA Curve 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 53
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
Screen size6.78 ″+7%6.36 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution1080x24362400x1080
Pixel density393 ppi414 ppi+5%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,900 nits+46%
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%1,550,000
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)1,044Bottom 37%2,050+96%Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%5,500+74%Top 34%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
Capacity5,500 mAh+22%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
Weight189 g189 g
Thickness7.5 mm+7%8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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