Tecno Pop 6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pop 6 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Pop 6 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 6 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Pop 6 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). 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 Pop 6 Pro (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), HiOS 8.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 6 Pro
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 6 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Pop 6 Pro by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 6 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Pro by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pop 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 6 Pro 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.