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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Pro
76.6Inno Score
46.7Performance75.8
75.9Display67.4
30.1Camera73.3
71.3Battery85.4
44Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+43) and features (+43). 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 67
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 27% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,300 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 76 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 85 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.3 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23641220x2656
Pixel density383 ppi464 ppi+21%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+29%3,500 nits
Screen-to-body—89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,289Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,111Top 14%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+27%6,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
Weight195 g192 g+2%
Thickness7.4 mm+7%8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Pro
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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