Tecno Spark 5 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Spark 5 Air better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 5 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 5 Air | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×79.3×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 5 Air and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Spark 5 Air by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 5 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 5 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Spark 5 Air has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 5 Air 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.