Tecno Pova Curve vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 877,641).
Tecno Pova Curve
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $709
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher value score: 86/100 vs 76/100
Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova Curve | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $709 |
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Pova Curve and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $490. Tecno Pova Curve was $490 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.