Tecno Camon 15 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Camon 15 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 15 Air doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 15 Air
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Camon 15 Air better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 15 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 15 Air | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; HIOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.5×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 15 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 15 Air
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 15 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 15 Air and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Camon 15 Air by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 15 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (81/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 15 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 15 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Camon 15 Air has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 15 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 15 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 15 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.