Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Tecno Spark 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 20
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Tecno Spark 20 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 20 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- Main: —
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 20 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Spark 20 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Tecno Spark 20 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.