Tecno Camon 50 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Camon 50 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6150); the Tecno Camon 50 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Tecno Camon 50
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $999
- Better display (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2100
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $999 |
Tecno Camon 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Tecno Camon 50
- 6150 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $819. Tecno Camon 50 was $819 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (98/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 50 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 50 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.