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Tecno Pop X vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G

What Pop X does better (5) and where Redmi 17 5G wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pop X
Tecno · 2026Pop X
6.9Score
5 advantages≈ $190
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi 17 5G
7.4Score
8 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
5.6Display6.4
5.1Camera4.6
8.5Battery8.9
4.5Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pop XRedmi 17 5G
79.3 × 167.98.278.4 × 170.18.8
Pop XRedmi 17 5GDifference
Height167.9 mm170.1 mm−2.2 mm
Width79.3 mm78.4 mm+0.9 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.8 mm−0.6 mm
Weight210 g232 g−22 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pop X better than Redmi 17 5G?

  1. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Redmi 17 5G: No
  2. Weight210 g vs 232 g+10%
  3. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+4%
  4. Thickness8.2 mm vs 8.8 mm+7%
  5. Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1+4%

Why is Redmi 17 5G better than Pop X?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. NFCNo · Pop X: Yes
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Pop X: Yes
  4. Battery capacity6,500 mAh vs 7,500 mAh+15%
  5. Peak brightness560 nits vs 825 nits+47%
  6. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  7. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio84.2% vs 86.1%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Pop XTecno Pop X≈ $1906.9
Design
Weight210 g232 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.8 mm
Height167.9 mm170.1 mm
Width79.3 mm78.4 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Eco leather
Ingress protectionIP64IP64
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Glass protection—Gorilla Glass 7i
ColoursMidnight Blue, Ripple GreenBlack, Blue, Orange
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,576 px1,600 px
Pixel density256 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness560 nits825 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.2%86.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6400Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 613
AnTuTu score—619,773
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,241
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperture—f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/3.06"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video—1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity6,500 mAh7,500 mAh
Battery type—Si/C
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version—2
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensorsproximity, accelerometer, light, compass, fingerprint
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 16HyperOS 3
EU label
Energy class—A
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—78 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—B
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