TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
46.7Performance88.1
80.7Display67.4
41.9Camera73.3
66.6Battery95
86.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and camera (+31). 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 67
- 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 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 %+1% | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 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 | 256/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | 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 | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,500 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+14% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+8% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |