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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 15

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15
73.4Inno Score
21.8Performance76.7
79.4Display64.5
30.1Camera64.7
54Battery83.5
44Features78.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 15

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+55) and features (+35). 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
  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 26% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% lower weight: 156 g vs 191 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15

  • Stronger performance score: 77 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 65 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 84 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 415% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,330 vs 1,813

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
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+41%3,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu—2,914,100Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—874,340Top 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,069,991Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—379,667Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—590,102Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%2,972+352%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%9,330+415%Top 12%
Wild Life Extreme stability—89 %Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.62
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2.6 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
Capacity5,160 mAh5,240 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W
Active use endurance—16.5 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
Weight156 g+18%191 g
Thickness6 mm+26%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge1 years4 years+300%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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