Tecno Spark 9T (Global) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (Global) better?
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9T (Global) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 9T (Global) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 9T (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.