Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
32.4Performance84.8
56.5Display74.1
30.1Camera61.4
81.9Battery95
60Features100
2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T Pro wins this phone face-off, 81.5 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+52) and features (+40). Tecno Pova 8 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 8 5G
- 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 85 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 82
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 447 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3,500 nits+268% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 811,323 | 3,182,664Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 911,618Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,228,396Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 401,602Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 641,048Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 36% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+14% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | 20.3 h+19% |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |