Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (40/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | — | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), HIOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.2×9.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air by 95.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (89/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (40/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.