Tecno Spark 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Spark 9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 38/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Spark 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.6×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Spark 9 Pro by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 Pro by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Spark 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9 Pro 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.