TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
32.1Performance88.1
60.9Display67.4
31.6Camera73.3
57.2Battery95
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and camera (+42). 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
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% lower weight: 189 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 416 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,500 nits+169% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+1% | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 765,777Bottom 21% | 3,543,388 |
| 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% | 3,528+238%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,160Bottom 43% | 10,600+235%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 60 %Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 7,500 mAh+36% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+14% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+7% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Curve 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |