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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
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WINNER
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74.6Inno Score
21.8Performance72.8
79.4Display69.1
30.1Camera69.5
54Battery82
44Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 15S Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15S Pro wins this phone face-off, 74.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and features (+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
  • 29% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 28% lower weight: 156 g vs 216 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15S Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
  • 410% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,250 vs 1,813

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1224x27201440x3200
Pixel density440 ppi521 ppi+18%
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 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Xiaomi XRing O1
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%2,985+354%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%9,250+410%Top 13%
Wild Life Extreme stability—86 %Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.44
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
Capacity5,160 mAh6,100 mAh+18%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
Weight156 g+28%216 g
Thickness6 mm+29%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 15S Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 15S Pro
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge1 years—

Audio

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

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