Redmi Note 17 vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
28.9Performance21.8
52.3Display79.4
30.7Camera30.1
71.3Battery54
33.3Features44
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 176 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 17 scores 42.9 against 43.6 for TECNO POVA Slim 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO POVA Slim 5G edges ahead in display and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
- 49% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 33
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 30% lower weight: 156 g vs 224 g
- 30% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+3% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 440 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,500 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | 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 | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,700 mAh+49% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 156 g+30% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 6 mm+30% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |