Redmi 17C 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
20Performance46.7
39.1Display80.7
29Camera41.9
57.3Battery66.6
60Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G12 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) and performance (+27). Redmi 17C 5G 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 5G
- 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 29
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+2% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 429 ppi+69% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | 4,500 nits+456% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | 93.2 %+11% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 189 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.4 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |