Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7900 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 23999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 20999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23999.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Tecno Pova Slim 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | KM9 | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | September 03, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 232 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 4500nits | Brightness: 825 nits HBM |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired |