Tecno Camon 18 P vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Camon 18 P (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 P
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Camon 18 P better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 P vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 P | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 P
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 18 P and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Camon 18 P by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 18 P
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 P or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Camon 18 P has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 P or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 P or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 P over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.