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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 15

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15
73.4Inno Score
32.1Performance76.7
60.9Display64.5
31.6Camera64.7
57.2Battery83.5
60Features78.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 15

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and camera (+33). 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

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15

  • Stronger performance score: 77 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 65 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 84 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
Screen size6.78 ″+7%6.36 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24361200x2670
Pixel density393 ppi460 ppi+17%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,200 nits+146%
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 11765,777Bottom 21%2,914,100+281%Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)233,134Bottom 11%874,340+275%Top 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)107,198Bottom 24%1,069,991+898%Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)157,750Bottom 27%379,667+141%Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)267,695Bottom 35%590,102+120%Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,044Bottom 37%2,972+185%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%9,330+195%Top 12%
Wild Life Extreme stability—89 %Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.62
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2.6 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
Capacity5,500 mAh+5%5,240 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W
Active use endurance—16.5 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
Weight189 g+1%191 g
Thickness7.5 mm+8%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge1 years4 years+300%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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