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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
21.8Performance54
79.4Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
54Battery71.6
44Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+32). 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 64
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 35% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • 31% lower weight: 156 g vs 227 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 212% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 658

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1224x27203200x1440
Pixel density440 ppi522 ppi+19%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+73%2,600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 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 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight156 g+31%227 g
Thickness6 mm+35%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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