Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Spark 30C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 30C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 30C
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Spark 30C better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 30C vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). 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 Spark 30C (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (90/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 30C | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 30C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Spark 30C by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 30C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (90/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 30C and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Spark 30C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 30C 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.