Tecno Spark 9T (Global) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (Global) better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9T (Global) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 9T (Global) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Tecno Spark 9T (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.