Tecno Pova 5G
#1331
Xiaomi Redmi 20X
#1524Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 20X
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.347.1
Display
79.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
64.864.0
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 5G features a larger 6.9-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the 6.5-inch 90Hz display of the Xiaomi Redmi 20X, which offers slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, while the Redmi 20X uses the Dimensity 700, indicating a performance advantage for the Pova 5G.
- The camera setup on the Pova 5G includes a 50 MP main sensor, whereas the Redmi 20X has a 48 MP main sensor with additional macro and depth lenses.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pova 5G at 6000 mAh compared to the 5000 mAh in the Redmi 20X, both supporting 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 11, but the Pova 5G utilizes HIOS 8.0, while the Redmi 20X operates on MIUI 12, affecting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 20X
General
Release Date
2021, December 27
N/A
Announced
2021, December 27
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.9"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Unspecified
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MPQVGA
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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
172.8 x 78.2 x 9.1 mm (6.80 x 3.08 x 0.36 in)
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aether Black
Black, Silver, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
Yes
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS 8.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, HIOS 8.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes