Tecno Pova 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 524,785).
Tecno Pova 6
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 6 — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova 6 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Pova 6 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Tecno Pova 6 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (90/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 6 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.