Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Tecno Camon 16 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Camon 16 Pro

Performance 27
Display 37
Camera 43
Battery 43
Portability 42
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Tecno Camon 16 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 226g

  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 317084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 16 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 317084 3667711
Geekbench Single 417 3639
Geekbench Multi 1345 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Tecno Camon 16 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Camon 16 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Camon 16 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Camon 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Camon 16 Pro MediaTek Helio G70
35/100
317084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +91.4%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Camon 16 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (97/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (89/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (93/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Tecno Camon 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.