TCL K70 vs Xiaomi 17
The TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70
Xiaomi 17
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $709
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: TCL K70 — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $709 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads TCL K70 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $560. TCL K70 was $560 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the TCL K70 and the Xiaomi 17?
The TCL K70 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL K70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL K70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.