Tecno Spark 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 6 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 6 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 6
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 6 better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (48/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 6 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×77.3×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 6
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 6
- 6.8" 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 6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 6 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 6 by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 (48/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 6 by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 6 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 6 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.