Tecno Spark 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Tecno Spark 9 better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 9 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Tecno Spark 9 by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (95/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 9 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.