Tecno Spark 5 Air vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Spark 5 Air better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 5 Air vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 5 Air | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×79.3×9.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 5 Air and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Spark 5 Air by 95.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 5 Air and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Spark 5 Air has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 5 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 5 Air over the 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.