Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pova 6 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 Neo | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 Neo and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 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.