TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
21.8Performance32
79.4Display45.6
30.1Camera39
54Battery51.8
44Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: TECNO POVA Slim 5G scores 43.6 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO POVA Slim 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 46
- 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 18% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 7.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi+9% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+374% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu | — | 784,274 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | 1,020+55%Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | 2,930+62%Bottom 36% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+20% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+7% | 168 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+18% | 7.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |