Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,700,848).
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1700848
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (95/100 vs 70/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700848 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $709 |
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (95/100 vs 70/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.