Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Camon 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.