TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 13
21.8Performance51.7
79.4Display52.8
30.1Camera52
54Battery62.5
44Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and camera (+22). TECNO POVA Slim 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 Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 53
- 137% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 26% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% lower weight: 156 g vs 189 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 212% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 658
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+7% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi+6% | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+137% | 1,900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | 2,050+212%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | 5,500+203%Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+15% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+17% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+26% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |