Tecno Pova 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6
Performance 38
Display 80
Camera 46
Battery 61
Portability 63
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $892

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 70W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 6 — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Tecno Pova 6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).

Tecno Pova 6: The Tecno Pova 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 6 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 760 3640
Geekbench Multi 1890 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 70W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 224 g
Launch price $200 $892
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 6
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 6
$200
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $692. Tecno Pova 6 was $692 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (98/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Tecno Pova 6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (87/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (83/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Tecno Pova 6 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Tecno Pova 6 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.