TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17T
46.7Performance65.5
80.7Display67.5
41.9Camera61.4
66.6Battery72.5
86.7Features100
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and performance (+19). 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 68
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1268x2756 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 %+4% | 89.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,137,999 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,607Top 27% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |