Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Spark 50 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 524,785).
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $709
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 50 5G — 62/100, 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 50 5G (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $709 |
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Tecno Spark 50 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Spark 50 5G by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Tecno Spark 50 5G was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (87/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Spark 50 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Spark 50 5G 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.