REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
25.6Performance46.7
66.5Display80.7
45.9Camera41.9
89.4Battery66.6
100Features86.7
5 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G5 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+14). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 67
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower weight: 189 g vs 230 g
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+4% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 93.2 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,032Bottom 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,070Bottom 42% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 30% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+54% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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