TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
46.7Performance88.1
81.7Display67.4
31.6Camera73.3
67.2Battery95
60Features86.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 56.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+42) and performance (+41). TECNO POVA 7 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 7 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 67
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 195 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi+6% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+2% | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,543,388 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,600Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 60 %Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | 50 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+11% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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