Tecno Spark 8P vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Spark 8P (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 8P doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 8P
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Spark 8P better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 8P vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Tecno Spark 8P are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 8P | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 8P
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 8P
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 8P
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 8P and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Spark 8P by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 8P
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Tecno Spark 8P are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 8P or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8P by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 8P and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Spark 8P has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 8P or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 8P or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 8P over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.