Tecno Camon 15 Premier vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Tecno Camon 15 Premier (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier doesn't; the Tecno Camon 15 Premier is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Camon 15 Premier

Performance 19
Display 55
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 45
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Tecno Camon 15 Premier better?

  • Lighter: 203g vs 219g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Camon 15 Premier vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 15 Premier Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 199111 3654776
Geekbench Single 476 3639
Geekbench Multi 828 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2608x1200
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10.0; HIOS 6.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.7×9.1 mm —
Weight 203 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Tecno Camon 15 Premier

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Camon 15 Premier

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Camon 15 Premier

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Camon 15 Premier and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Camon 15 Premier MediaTek Helio P35
34/100
199111 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +94.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Camon 15 Premier

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (97/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (90/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (90/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Camon 15 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 15 Premier and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Tecno Camon 15 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 15 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 15 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Camon 15 Premier 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.