Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Tecno Pova Neo 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova Neo 5G

Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 20
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G better?


  • Overall rating 43/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (42/100 vs 20/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 569913 3950082
Geekbench Single 684 3639
Geekbench Multi 1900 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, HIOS 8.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.8×77.9×9.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight — 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova Neo 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova Neo 5G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova Neo 5G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova Neo 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova Neo 5G MediaTek Dimensity 810
43/100
569913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +85.6%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova Neo 5G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (83/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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.