Tecno Pova Curve vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 877,641).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 55
Display 89
Camera 39
Battery 64
Portability 70
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $825

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
  • Higher value score: 84/100 vs 76/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 877641 3569354
Geekbench Single 1011 3310
Geekbench Multi 2813 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2436 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 189 g 192 g
Launch price $219 $825
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova Curve and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
58/100
877641 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +75.4%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Tecno Pova Curve by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $606. Tecno Pova Curve was $606 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (84/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. 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.