TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 17T
46.7Performance65.5
75.9Display67.5
30.1Camera61.4
71.3Battery72.5
44Features100
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and camera (+31). 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 68
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 23% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
- 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 30
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2364 | 1268x2756 |
| Pixel density | 383 ppi | 460 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,137,999 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,607Top 27% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+23% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+2% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |