Tecno Pop 9 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Tecno Pop 9 4G (2024) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 9 4G doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pop 9 4G

Performance 18
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Tecno Pop 9 4G better?


  • Overall rating 24/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (89/100 vs 43/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pop 9 4G Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T615 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3998145
Geekbench Single 380 3639
Geekbench Multi 1300 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Tecno Pop 9 4G

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pop 9 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pop 9 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pop 9 4G

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 9 4G (98/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 4G (89/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

The Tecno Pop 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 4G over the 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, budget-conscious buyers.