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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 17T

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17T
69.9Inno Score
21.8Performance65.5
79.4Display67.5
30.1Camera61.4
54Battery72.5
44Features100
5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and performance (+44). 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 68
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 22% lower weight: 156 g vs 200 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 73 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
  • 264% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,607 vs 1,813

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17T
Screen size6.78 ″+3%6.59 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1224x27201268x2756
Pixel density440 ppi460 ppi+5%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+29%3,500 nits
Screen-to-body—89.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17T
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu—2,137,999
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%6,607+264%Top 27%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17T
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17T
Capacity5,160 mAh6,500 mAh+26%
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17T
Weight156 g+22%200 g
Thickness6 mm+27%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 17T
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 17T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
eSIM—Yes

Software

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

Audio

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

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