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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
21.8Performance64.4
79.4Display63.8
30.1Camera74.3
54Battery92
44Features60
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+44) and performance (+43). TECNO POVA Slim 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 Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 64
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 29% lower weight: 156 g vs 219 g
  • 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.78 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1224x27201200x2608
Pixel density440 ppi+6%416 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+29%3,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%—
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1440p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,160 mAh8,000 mAh+55%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Weight156 g+29%219 g
Thickness6 mm+27%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2

Software

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

Audio

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

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