Tecno Spark 9T (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 9T (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 200,794); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (India) better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9T (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9T (India) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 9T (India) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 9T (India) by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 9T (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 9T (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 9T (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 9T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9T (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.