Redmi 17C 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹20,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The POVA Slim 5G has the faster chip: the Dimensity 6400 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,160 mAh. The POVA Slim 5G charges faster, though: 45W against 33W.
- The POVA Slim 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (1.5K against 1600 x 720).
- The POVA Slim 5G is the lighter phone: 156 g against 211 g.
- The POVA Slim 5G is the slimmer phone: 5.95 mm against 7.99 mm.
Get the Redmi 17C 5G for the bigger battery. Get the POVA Slim 5G for the faster chip, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹20,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Redmi 17C 5G vs POVA Slim 5G, answered
In India, the Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999 and the TECNO POVA Slim 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi 17C 5G or the POVA Slim 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹20,999. The Redmi 17C 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi 17C 5G or the POVA Slim 5G?
The Redmi 17C 5G, with 6,000 mAh to 5,160 mAh. For charging, the POVA Slim 5G is quicker: 45W to 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the POVA Slim 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Redmi 17C 5G has a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz, the POVA Slim 5G a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17C 5G and 50MP main on the POVA Slim 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Redmi 17C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the POVA Slim 5G the Dimensity 6400. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 6400 is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The POVA Slim 5G, at 156 g to 211 g.
