Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-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 1,700,848).
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1700848
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700848 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (88/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 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.