TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
21.8Performance88.1
79.4Display67.4
30.1Camera73.3
54Battery95
44Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+66) 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
- 29% lower weight: 156 g vs 219 g
- 26% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
- 485% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,600 vs 1,813
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi+6% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+29% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,543,388 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | 3,528+436%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | 10,600+485%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 Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 7,500 mAh+45% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+29% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+26% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |