Redmi Note 17 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
28.9Performance46.7
49.8Display75.9
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery71.3
46.7Features44
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+18). Redmi Note 17 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 Note 17 5G
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 50
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+3% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 383 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,500 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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