TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
25.3Performance64.4
60Display63.8
39Camera74.3
68.4Battery92
86.7Features60
3 spec wins — TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and camera (+35). TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 11% lower weight: 195 g vs 219 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 68
- 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 416 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 780Bottom 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,099Bottom 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+33% |
| Wired charging | 70 W | 100 W+43% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+11% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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