Tecno Spark 5 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 5 Air better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 5 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (48/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 5 Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 5 Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 5 Air by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 5 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (48/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 5 Air has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 5 Air 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.