TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
21.8Performance75.8
79.4Display67.4
30.1Camera73.3
54Battery85.4
44Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and camera (+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 67
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 26% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% lower weight: 156 g vs 192 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 85 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
- 403% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,111 vs 1,813
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi | 464 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | 3,289+400%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | 9,111+403%Top 14% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,300 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+19% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+26% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |