Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,673,316); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $825
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1673316
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1673316 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $525. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $525 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.