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Tecno Pova 5 Pro

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

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Xiaomi Redmi A4

Xiaomi Redmi A4

#1556

Category Breakdown

Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi A4
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.058.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
64.863.9

Summary

  • The Tecno Pova 5 Pro features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a peak brightness of 580 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi A4 has a slightly larger 6.88-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and a maximum brightness of 600 nits.
  • In terms of performance, the Pova 5 Pro is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6080 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 in the Redmi A4.
  • Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Pova 5 Pro supports higher video recording quality at 1440p, while the Redmi A4 is limited to 1080p.
  • The Pova 5 Pro has a 5000 mAh battery with 68W fast charging, whereas the Redmi A4's 5160 mAh battery supports 18W charging.
  • Regarding software, the Pova runs on Android 13 with HIOS 14, while the Redmi A4 comes with Android 14 and HyperOS, offering more future upgrades.
  • Both devices weigh similarly, but the Pova 5 Pro has a plastic back compared to the glass back of the Redmi A4.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi A4

General

Release Date

2023, August 01
2024, October 16

Announced

2023, August 01
2024, October 16

Description

N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

Display

Size

6.78"
6.88"

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Resolution

1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)

PPI

1080
720

Refresh Rate

120Hz
120Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4635 Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno

Memory

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
50 MP

Main Camera Details

50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens

Front Camera

16 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Video Recording

1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
5160 mAh

Battery Details

5000 mAh
5160 mAh

Charging Details

68W wired, 50% in 15 min
18W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

168.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm (6.63 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)

Weight

212 g
212.4 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Dark Illusion, Silver Fantasy, Free Fire Edition
Sparkle Purple, Starry Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

Yes
5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HIOS 14
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS

OS Version

Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HIOS 14
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted)

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes