Tecno Pova 5
#1083
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
#1919Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 5
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
Performance
90.777.0
Camera
88.380.7
Display
88.386.7
Battery
92.295.2
Build
84.073.7
Overall
88.782.7
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 5 features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G has a slightly larger 6.9-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, also at 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 5 is powered by the more efficient Mediatek Helio G99 chipset compared to the Helio G81 Ultra in the Redmi 15C.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Pova 5 offers video recording at 1440p, whereas the Redmi 15C is limited to 1080p.
- Both devices are equipped with a 6000mAh battery, but the Pova 5 supports faster charging at 45W, compared to the 33W of the Redmi 15C.
- The Pova 5 runs on Android 13 with HIOS 13, while the Redmi 15C operates on the newer Android 15 with HyperOS 2, indicating a more updated software experience.
- Build quality varies as the Pova 5 has a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi 15C features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and options for a glass or eco-leather back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 5
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
General
Release Date
2023, June 29
2025, August 01
Announced
2023, June 29
2025, August 01
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi 15C 5G
Display
Size
6.78"
6.9"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 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
6000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 21 min, 100% in 60 min10W reverse wired
33W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.6 x 76.6 x 9 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
171.6 x 79.5 x 8 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.31 in)
Weight
219.4 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mecha Black, Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, Free Fire Edition
Moonlight Blue, Mint Green, Midnight Gray, Twilight Orange
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, HIOS 13
Android 15, HyperOS 2
OS Version
Android 13, HIOS 13
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes