Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Tecno Spark 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Spark 20

Performance 29
Display 44
Camera —
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

What makes Tecno Spark 20 better?


  • Overall rating 36/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). 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 Spark 20 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark 20 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

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 Spark 20 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 348562 3998145
Geekbench Single 419 3639
Geekbench Multi 1461 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, HIOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.6×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Tecno Spark 20

  • Main: —
  • Front: 32MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Tecno Spark 20

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Tecno Spark 20

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • 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

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Spark 20 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Spark 20 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
348562 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 20 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Spark 20

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (98/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark 20 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Tecno Spark 20 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20 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.