Tecno Pova 7 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-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 854,047).
Tecno Pova 7 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 854047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 49/100). 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 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 854047 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $200 | $799 |
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova 7 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Pova 7 5G by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Tecno Pova 7 5G is cheaper by $599.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 5G 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 7 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.