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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
21.8Performance79.1
79.4Display69.1
30.1Camera73.2
54Battery79
44Features78.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and camera (+43). 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 69
  • 41% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
  • 36% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • 31% lower weight: 156 g vs 226 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
  • 430% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,600 vs 1,813

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1224x27201440x3200
Pixel density440 ppi522 ppi+19%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+41%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu—2,650,000
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%3,050+364%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%9,600+430%Top 11%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—4.3 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity5,160 mAh5,410 mAh+5%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—80 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight156 g+31%226 g
Thickness6 mm+36%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

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

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