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Redmi Note 17 vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Redmi Note 17
42.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
52.3Display75.9
30.7Camera30.1
71.3Battery71.3
33.3Features44
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 178 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+18). Redmi Note 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17

  • 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 52
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 33
  • 150% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.99 ″+3%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23961080x2364
Pixel density376 ppi383 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,800 nits4,500 nits+150%
Screen-to-body88.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity7,700 mAh8,000 mAh+4%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight224 g195 g+13%
Thickness8.5 mm7.4 mm+13%
IP ratingIP65IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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