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Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G

What Pova Curve 2 does better (10) and where Redmi Note 17 4G wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova Curve 2
Tecno · 2026Pova Curve 2
8.7Score
10 advantages≈ $280
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Note 17 4G
7.7Score
6 advantages≈ $260
9.8Display8.5
5.2Camera5.5
9.0Battery9.3
6.8Features4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pova Curve 2Redmi Note 17 4G
77.2 × 162.77.479.1 × 169.78.5
Pova Curve 2Redmi Note 17 4GDifference
Height162.7 mm169.7 mm−7 mm
Width77.2 mm79.1 mm−1.9 mm
Thickness7.4 mm8.5 mm−1.1 mm
Weight195 g224 g−29 g

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

Why is Pova Curve 2 better than Redmi Note 17 4G?

  1. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits2.5×
  2. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  3. 5GYes · Redmi Note 17 4G: No
  4. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi Note 17 4G: No
  5. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 7,700 mAh+4%
  6. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  7. Weight195 g vs 224 g+15%
  8. Pixel density429 ppi vs 375 ppi+14%
  9. Thickness7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm+15%
  10. Bluetooth5.4 vs 5+8%

Why is Redmi Note 17 4G better than Pova Curve 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz+21%
  3. Memory card slotNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  4. Screen size6.8″ vs 7″+3%
  5. Screen-to-body ratio71.1% vs 88.4%+24%
  6. Selfie camera13 MP vs 16 MP+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g224 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.5 mm
Height162.7 mm169.7 mm
Width77.2 mm79.1 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP64IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
ColoursMystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm TitaniumCelestial Purple, Sky Teal, Black
Display
Screen size6.8″7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,364 px2,396 px
Pixel density429 ppi375 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits1,800 nits
Screen-to-body ratio71.1%88.4%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
GPUMali-G610 MC2Adreno 610
AnTuTu score—531,619
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,525
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.76"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera13 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh7,700 mAh
Battery type—Si/C
Active use (test)—18.9 h
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min42%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 16HyperOS 3
EU label
Energy class—B
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—69 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—C
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