TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
46.7Performance84.8
80.7Display74.1
41.9Camera61.4
66.6Battery95
86.7Features100
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T Pro wins this phone face-off, 81.5 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and battery (+28). 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 74
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 14% lower weight: 189 g vs 219 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 85 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 447 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 %+2% | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 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% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,000 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.3 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+14% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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