Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G and Tecno Pova 8 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova 8 5G has better resolution of 2344 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.76 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 29999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 11, 2026. The cost of Tecno Pova 8 5G is Rs. 29999.
Tecno Pova 8 5G has screen size of 6.76 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Tecno Pova 8 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 381 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Pova 8 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera. Tecno Pova 8 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 run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | LK6, Pova 8 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 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 03, 2026 | June 11, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | 1 x Handset, 1 x 45 W Charger, 1 x USB Type-C Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 78.46 x 165.66 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Terminal Green, 16 Bit White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.76 inches, 1080 x 2344 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 381 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 86.6% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | Up to 950 nits HBM brightness |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| 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 | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | AI Smartphone, Ella AI |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | Alive Matrix Display, MIL-STD-810H Certification, No Network Communication |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP + |
| Camera Sensor | Sonly LYTIA 600 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | AI CAM, Portrait, Super Night, Video, AIGC Portrait, Sky Shop, Pro, Panorama, Documents, Time-lapse, Dual Video, Vlog, Slow Motion, Super Macro, Ultra HD |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Front Camera Features | Hdr Mode | Soft-light Ringportrait Mode | Time-lapse | Night Mode | Dual Camera Recording | AI Selfie Camera, AI Beauty, Wide Selfie, Night Portrait, AI HDR, AR Shot, Bokeh Effect, Video Beauty, Video Bokeh, Short Video, Dual Adjustable Flash |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HiOS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 7100 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, FLAC, OGG, 3GPP |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 10W |