Apple iPhone XS
#576
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
#1115Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
Performance
78.288.6
Camera
95.845.6
Display
88.681.4
Battery
83.237.7
Build
97.365.8
Connectivity
69.860.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.263.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the Tecno Pova 4 Pro has a plastic frame and back, making it less robust.
- The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with HDR support and a higher pixel density of 458 ppi, compared to the 6.66-inch AMOLED display of the Pova 4 Pro at 403 ppi and a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone XS is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, offering superior processing capabilities over the Mediatek Helio G99 in the Pova 4 Pro.
- The camera system on the iPhone XS includes a dual 12 MP setup with optical image stabilization, while the Pova 4 Pro has a single 50 MP camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Pova 4 Pro at 6000 mAh, compared to the iPhone XS's 2658 mAh, but the latter supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone XS runs on iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, whereas the Pova 4 Pro operates on Android 12 with HIOS.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2022, October 10
Announced
2018, September 12
2022, October 10
Description
Versions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
5.8"
6.66"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual LED flash
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
6000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
164.8 x 77 x 9.2 mm (6.49 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
177 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Fluorite Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, HIOS
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass