Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 30C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 30C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 30C
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 30C better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 30C 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 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 30C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (89/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 30C | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 Spark 30C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 30C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 30C by 91.0% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (89/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 30C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 30C 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.