Tecno Pop 9 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Pop 9 4G (2024) runs on the Unisoc T615, 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 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 9 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Pop 9 4G better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 4G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 9 4G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 9 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Pop 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 9 4G 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 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 4G 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.