This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the TECNO POVA 5G and HUAWEI nova 13i smartphones.
The TECNO POVA 5G features a slightly larger 6.9-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, 18W charging rate, triple-camera setup and MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova 13i features a 6.7-inch display, 108MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 40W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | TECNO POVA 5G | HUAWEI nova 13i |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels 389 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2388 Pixels, 391 ppi) with 19.9:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| Size | 172.82 x 78.24 x 9.07 mm | 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Aether Black | White, Blue |
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TECNO POVA 5G The TECNO POVA 5G has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 11 with HiOS 8 | EMUI 14.2 |
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TECNO POVA 5G
The TECNO POVA 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens -Quad LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels with Dual LED Flash |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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HUAWEI nova 13i
Based on the specs, HUAWEI nova 13i has a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 5G
The TECNO POVA 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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TECNO POVA 5G
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 40W Fast Charging (3% - 62% in 30 minutes) |
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TECNO POVA 5G
The TECNO POVA 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱12,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱12,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 10, 2022 | January 16, 2025 |
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