Tecno Camon 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Camon 16 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Camon 16 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). 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 16 (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Camon 16 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Camon 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 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.