Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (42/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | — | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), HIOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.2×9.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (81/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (42/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.