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).
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $592. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $592 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.