Tecno Pop 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Tecno Pop 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Tecno Pop 8 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 8
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 8
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Tecno Pop 8 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Pop 8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.