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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 14

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14

$999

67.2Inno Score
21.8Performance63.4
79.4Display64.5
30.1Camera65.9
54Battery70.9
44Features78.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 14

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 wins this phone face-off, 67.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+42) and camera (+36). 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 65
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
  • 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 19% lower weight: 156 g vs 193 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14

  • Stronger performance score: 63 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
Screen size6.78 ″+7%6.36 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1224x27201200x2670
Pixel density440 ppi460 ppi+5%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+50%3,000 nits
Screen-to-body—89.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu—1,880,000
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%2,250+242%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%7,050+289%Top 23%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
Capacity5,160 mAh+12%4,610 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
Weight156 g+19%193 g
Thickness6 mm+27%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge1 years4 years+300%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 14
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 14
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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