TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
46.7Performance64.4
80.7Display63.8
41.9Camera74.3
66.6Battery92
86.7Features60
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and battery (+25). TECNO POVA 8 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 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% lower weight: 189 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 67
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi+3% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+14% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+9% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |