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

