Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 76
Value for money 68
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $709

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 576015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2014
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 40 Pro Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 576015 3274157
Geekbench Single 727 3566
Geekbench Multi 2014 10162
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 195 g 191 g
Launch price $150 $709
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
46/100
576015 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +82.4%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $559. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $559 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (95/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (81/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.