Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-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 1,673,316).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1673316
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1673316 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
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 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.