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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11

$749

51.3Inno Score
32.1Performance38.6
60.9Display56.3
31.6Camera49.3
57.2Battery60.5
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and performance (+7). 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

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 56
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,600 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11

  • Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 49 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
Screen size6.78 ″6.81 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24363200x1440
Pixel density393 ppi515 ppi+31%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,500 nits+15%
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 888
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%1,040,324
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%1,450+39%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%3,650+16%Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
Main camera64 MP108 MP+69%
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
Capacity5,500 mAh+20%4,600 mAh
Wired charging45 W55 W+22%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
Weight189 g+4%196 g
Thickness7.5 mm+8%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi Mi 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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