Tecno Pova 4
#2075
Xiaomi Poco M5
#2284Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 4
Xiaomi Poco M5
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
61.961.3
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 4 features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Poco M5 has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, but the Pova 4 has more RAM at 8GB compared to the Poco M5's maximum of 6GB.
- In terms of camera, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Poco M5 includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The Pova 4 has a larger 6000mAh battery, compared to the Poco M5's 5000mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both run on Android 12, but the Poco M5 supports an upgrade to Android 14, offering a more future-proof software experience.
- The build quality of the Poco M5 benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Pova 4 uses standard glass, making the Poco M5 slightly more durable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 4
Xiaomi Poco M5
General
Release Date
2022, October 10
2022, September 05
Announced
2022, October 10
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Poco M5for India
Display
Size
6.82"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~257 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
170.6 x 77.5 x 8.7 mm (6.72 x 3.05 x 0.34 in)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
214 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cryolite Blue, Uranolith Grey
Black, Green, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, HIOS 12
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 12, HIOS 12
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes