TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
25.3Performance75.8
60Display67.4
39Camera73.3
68.4Battery85.4
86.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.6 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and camera (+34). 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
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 85 vs 68
- 334% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,111 vs 2,099
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 464 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 780Bottom 19% | 3,289+322%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,099Bottom 22% | 9,111+334%Top 14% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,300 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 70 W | 100 W+43% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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