Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×77.9×9.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.