Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Tecno Camon 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 92.0% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.