Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $799
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 576015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 576015 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $799 |
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $649. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $649 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.