Tecno Pova 5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Pova 5 by 83.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.