Tecno Pova 4
#1288
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
#1859Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 4
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
Performance
84.378.9
Camera
45.628.4
Display
73.076.5
Battery
37.733.7
Build
65.888.6
Connectivity
60.065.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
60.454.1
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 2400 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, but the Pova 4 offers 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 versatility.
- The Pova 4 has a larger 6000 mAh battery, while the Poco M5 has a 5000 mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 12, but the Pova 4 uses HIOS 12, whereas the Poco M5 operates on MIUI 13, which may offer different software experiences.
- The Poco M5 also benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability, while the Pova 4 has a glass front but lacks this protection.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 4
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
General
Release Date
2022, October 10
2022, September 05
Announced
2022, October 10
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~257 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
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 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Cryolite Blue, Uranolith Grey
Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, HIOS 12
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer