Tecno Phantom 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom 9
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom 9 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom 9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (90/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 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.