Tecno Pova 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 365,001); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 3

Performance 29
Display 53
Camera 33
Battery 56
Portability 26
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh

  • Overall rating 38/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 365001
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 226g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 26/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 3 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 365001 3667711
Geekbench Single 430 3639
Geekbench Multi 1375 11047
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, HIOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 230 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova 3

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 3

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 3

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 3 MediaTek Helio G88
38/100
365001 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +90.0%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 3 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 3

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (97/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (89/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (93/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (80/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 3 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.