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Redmi 17C (China) vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
20Performance46.7
38.8Display75.9
20.5Camera30.1
40.3Battery71.3
20Features44
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)12 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and battery (+31). 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 Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.88 ″+1%6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16401080x2364
Pixel density260 ppi383 ppi+47%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness600 nits4,500 nits+650%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh8,000 mAh+55%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight206 g195 g+5%
Thickness8.2 mm7.4 mm+10%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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