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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 17T

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17T
69.9Inno Score
32.1Performance65.5
60.9Display67.5
31.6Camera61.4
57.2Battery72.5
60Features100
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+33). 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

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 73 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17T
Screen size6.78 ″+3%6.59 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24361268x2756
Pixel density393 ppi460 ppi+17%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,500 nits+169%
Screen-to-body93.4 %+4%89.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17T
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%2,137,999
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%6,607+109%Top 27%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17T
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.7
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17T
Capacity5,500 mAh6,500 mAh+18%
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17T
Weight189 g+6%200 g
Thickness7.5 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 17T
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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