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).
Tecno Pova 6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $892
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $692. Tecno Pova 6 was $692 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.