Redmi 17C 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
20Performance21.8
39.1Display79.4
29Camera30.1
57.3Battery54
60Features44
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Slim 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+2). 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
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 16% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 39
- 456% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 810 nits
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 73% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 | 810 nits | 4,500 nits+456% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+16% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 156 g+26% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 6 mm+27% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 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 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |