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Redmi 17C (China) vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
20Performance46.7
38.8Display80.7
20.5Camera41.9
40.3Battery66.6
20Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)15 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+42). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • 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 39
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Screen size6.88 ″+1%6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16401208x2644
Pixel density260 ppi429 ppi+65%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness600 nits4,500 nits+650%
Screen-to-body84 %93.2 %+11%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh6,500 mAh+26%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Weight206 g189 g+8%
Thickness8.2 mm7.4 mm+10%
IP rating—IP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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