Tecno Spark Go 1S vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark Go 1S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50, 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 23/100 (a 69-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 184,328); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 1S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark Go 1S
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark Go 1S better?
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark Go 1S vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark Go 1S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G50 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 184328 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 200 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 889 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), HIOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- 6.7" 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 Go 1S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark Go 1S and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark Go 1S by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark Go 1S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (100/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S by 69 points (92/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark Go 1S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark Go 1S has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark Go 1S 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.