Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Tecno Spark 50s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 581,041); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 50s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Tecno Spark 50s better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50s is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HIOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Tecno Spark 50s by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 50s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50s is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Tecno Spark 50s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.