TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI
21.8Performance46.7
79.4Display61.6
30.1Camera55.5
54Battery55.6
44Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 CIVI wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and performance (+25). 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 62
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 7.5 mm
- 13% lower weight: 156 g vs 179 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 56 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 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1236x2750 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+50% | 3,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+10% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+13% | 179 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+20% | 7.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | — |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |