Redmi 17 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
20Performance32.1
40.9Display60.9
29Camera31.6
71.3Battery57.2
60Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi 1710 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+12). 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 57
- 36% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 41
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 825 nits
- 55% higher Pixel density: 393 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+2% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 393 ppi+55% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 1,300 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | 93.4 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | — | 765,777Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 157,750Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 267,695Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+36% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 189 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.5 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |