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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 13T

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
32.1Performance36.3
60.9Display66.8
31.6Camera53
57.2Battery58.4
60Features78.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and features (+19). 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
  • 12% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
  • 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
Screen size6.78 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24362712x1220
Pixel density393 ppi446 ppi+13%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits2,600 nits+100%
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%920,000
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%1,250+20%Bottom 49%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%3,900+23%Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
Capacity5,500 mAh+10%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
Weight189 g+4%197 g
Thickness7.5 mm+12%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 13T
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge1 years4 years+300%

Audio

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

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