Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,672,071); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 44
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 209g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $892

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1672071
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1398
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4313
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Dimensity 8350 Ultimate Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1672071 3942923
Geekbench Single 1398 3640
Geekbench Multi 4313 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 70W 90W
Wireless charging 30W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / HIOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 224 g
Launch price $300 $892
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
65/100
1672071 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +57.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
$300
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $592. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $592 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.