Tecno Pova 7 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $200 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 854,047).
Tecno Pova 7 5G
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $200 vs $958
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 854047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 854047 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $200 | $958 |
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova 7 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Pova 7 5G by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $758. Tecno Pova 7 5G is cheaper by $758.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.