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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
81.4Inno Score
46.7Performance87.6
75.9Display67.4
30.1Camera77
71.3Battery81
44Features100
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and camera (+47). 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
  • 33% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
  • 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 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 88 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 77 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 81 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23641200x2608
Pixel density383 ppi416 ppi+9%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+29%3,500 nits
Screen-to-body—92.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu—3,600,724Top 6%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—1,032,276Top 6%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,345,109Top 6%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—495,988Top 2%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—727,351Top 6%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.67
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—4.3 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+33%6,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Ultra
Weight195 g+11%219 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 17 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

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

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