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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 104,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi 17C takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 71,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition charges 27W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 104,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 4, 2026 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 189 g Better 206 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1208 × 2644 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HiOS 16 Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot No microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Xiaomi Redmi 17C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 71,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Xiaomi Redmi 17C scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 17C a 5160 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.