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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
32.1Performance64.4
60.9Display63.8
31.6Camera74.3
57.2Battery92
60Features60
3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+43) and battery (+35). TECNO POVA Curve 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 5G

  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 14% lower weight: 189 g vs 219 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 57
  • 213% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 64 MP
  • 169% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,300 nits

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.78 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24361200x2608
Pixel density393 ppi416 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,500 nits+169%
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu765,777Bottom 21%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)233,134Bottom 11%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)107,198Bottom 24%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)157,750Bottom 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)267,695Bottom 35%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,044Bottom 37%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%—
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera64 MP200 MP+213%
Main aperture—f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps—
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,500 mAh8,000 mAh+45%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Weight189 g+14%219 g
Thickness7.5 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge1 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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