TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
32.1Performance64.4
60.9Display69.8
31.6Camera83.6
57.2Battery92
60Features86.7
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+52) and battery (+35). 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
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower weight: 189 g vs 235 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 418 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,000 nits+208% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 765,777Bottom 21% | — |
| 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% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,160Bottom 43% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+20% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+11% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |