TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
21.8Performance36.3
79.4Display66.8
30.1Camera53
54Battery58.4
44Features78.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+23). 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 67
- 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
- 30% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.5 mm
- 21% lower weight: 156 g vs 197 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi | 446 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+73% | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | 1,250+90%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | 3,900+115%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+21% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+30% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 4 years+300% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |