Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹49,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the POVA 8 Pro 5G.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 189 g against 229 g.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G is the slimmer phone: 7.39 mm against 8.65 mm.
Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and longer software support. Get the POVA 8 Pro 5G for the smoother screen, the lighter build and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹55,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹54,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs POVA 8 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G starts at ₹49,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹49,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹55,999. The POVA 8 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹54,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, with 10,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is quicker: 100W to 45W. 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 8 Pro 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the POVA 8 Pro 5G a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the POVA 8 Pro 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 Note 17 Pro Max 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, the POVA 8 Pro 5G the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the POVA 8 Pro 5G, 2 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The POVA 8 Pro 5G, at 189 g to 229 g.
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