Redmi 17 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
20Performance21.8
40.9Display79.4
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery54
86.7Features44
4 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17 5G scores 42.9 against 43.6 for TECNO POVA Slim 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO POVA Slim 5G edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
- 45% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 41
- 445% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 825 nits
- 73% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+2% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 440 ppi+73% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 4,500 nits+445% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+45% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 156 g+33% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6 mm+32% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |