Tecno Pova 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Pova 5 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (81/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 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.