Redmi 17 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 624,021); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (209g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 232g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (69/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.