Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 785,352); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 222g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (63/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (63/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.