Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 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 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Pova 8 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.3×7.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.