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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 14

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14

$999

67.2Inno Score
32.1Performance63.4
60.9Display64.5
31.6Camera65.9
57.2Battery70.9
60Features78.7
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 14

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 wins this phone face-off, 67.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and performance (+31). 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
  • 19% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,610 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14

  • Stronger performance score: 63 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
Screen size6.78 ″+7%6.36 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24361200x2670
Pixel density393 ppi460 ppi+17%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,000 nits+131%
Screen-to-body93.4 %+4%89.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%1,880,000
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%2,250+116%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%7,050+123%Top 23%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.6
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 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 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
Capacity5,500 mAh+19%4,610 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
Weight189 g+2%193 g
Thickness7.5 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 14
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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