TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
46.7Performance64.4
75.9Display63.8
30.1Camera74.3
71.3Battery92
44Features60
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+44) and battery (+21). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 64
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 195 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2364 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 383 ppi | 416 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+11% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+9% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |