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Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

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Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G

  • 195 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2364 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~429 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 8,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 57,600In Stock
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • 229.5 g.
  • Screen: 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1.
  • 10,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 61,499In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G if you want a smoother 144 Hz display, a brighter display (4,500 nits) and FM radio. Choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G if you want a bigger 10,000 mAh battery, faster 100 W charging and IP68 water resistance.

Weight

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G
195 g
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
229.5 g

Display

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G
1080 x 2364 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) processor
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) processor

Storage

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G
UFS 2.2
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Battery capacity

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G
8,000 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
10,000 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G

  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Brighter display: up to 4,500 nits (vs 3,500).
  • Lighter: 195 g (vs 229.5 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.4 mm thick (vs 8.6 mm).

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • Bigger battery: 10,000 mAh (vs 8,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 100 W (vs 45 W).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).

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PriorityTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Display6.78-inch OLED display, 144 Hz, 429 ppi6.83-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 447 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 7100 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery capacity8,000 mAh battery10,000 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging100 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
BrandTECNORedmi
ModelPova Curve 2Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Announced2026, February 132026, August 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, February 20Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model numbersLK7K2609FRA74G

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Dimensions162.7 x 77.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 3.08 x 0.34 in)
Weight195 g (6.88 oz)229.5 g (8.11 oz)
Build materials—Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Display6.78 inches, 89.3 cm2 (~71.1% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2304Hz PWM, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2364 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features1B colors, 144Hz, 2304Hz PWM, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak); Drop resistant up to 1.5m68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Display technologyAMOLEDAMOLED
Display size6.78 inches6.83 inches
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Brightness1600 nits (HBM); 4500 nits (peak)1060 nits (typ); 2000 nits (HBM); 3500 nits (peak)
Pixel density429 ppi447 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio71.1% screen-to-body ratio89.5% screen-to-body ratio
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G610 MC2Adreno 812
User interfaceHIOS 16HyperOS 3
Process node6 nm4 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
RAM8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera13 MP32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF—
Additional rear cameras2 MP (macro)—
Front camera features—HDR, panorama

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Battery8000 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 10000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 50% in 36 min Bypass charging100W wired, PD3.0, PPS 27W reverse wired
Battery technology—Si/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging—27W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16, HIOS 16Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India
5G bandsSA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA - India
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - ROW IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - EU only Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
ColorsMystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm TitaniumBlack, Purple, Cloud Blush, Green, Secret Sunrise

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Measured performance—AnTuTu: 841707 (v10) GeekBench: 3070 (v6) 3DMark: 1190 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display—1109 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker—-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
Measured battery endurance—Active use score 22:31h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Pova Curve 2 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Energy—Class B
Battery—79:16h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Choose Redmi Note 17 Pro Max for a larger battery and faster wired charging; Tecno Pova Curve 2 offers a smoother screen and a lighter build.

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