Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Spark 50s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 581,041); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 50s doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50s
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Spark 50s better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50s vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50s | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HIOS 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 50s and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Spark 50s by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 50s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (95/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Tecno Spark 50s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50s 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.