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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
32.1Performance54
60.9Display64.2
31.6Camera69.5
57.2Battery71.6
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and performance (+22). 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

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 227 g
  • 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x24363200x1440
Pixel density393 ppi522 ppi+33%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits2,600 nits+100%
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
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 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity5,500 mAh+10%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight189 g+17%227 g
Thickness7.5 mm+18%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

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

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