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Redmi 17 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

Redmi 17

Xiaomi

Redmi 17
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
20Performance46.7
40.9Display80.7
29Camera41.9
71.3Battery66.6
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 1710 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+27). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
  • 15% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 445% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 825 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16001208x2644
Pixel density254 ppi429 ppi+69%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness825 nits4,500 nits+445%
Screen-to-body86.2 %93.2 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G91 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Capacity7,500 mAh+15%6,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Weight232 g189 g+19%
Thickness8.8 mm7.4 mm+16%
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)HiOS 16 (Android 16)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17 versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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