Tecno Pop 6 Go vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 Go (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 7/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 Go doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.9mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go by 77 points (84/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 6 Go
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Tecno Pop 6 Go better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 Go vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 77 points higher (84/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Go leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Go notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Go is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Tecno Pop 6 Go: The Tecno Pop 6 Go is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 6 Go Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×78.8×10.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • Main: 5MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pop 6 Go
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (87/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (82/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Go notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Go is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 6 Go or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go by 77 points (84/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 6 Go and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Tecno Pop 6 Go has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 6 Go or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 6 Go or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 6 Go over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Tecno Pop 6 Go 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.