TECNO SPARK 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
50.1Display69.8
34.9Camera83.6
47.8Battery92
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30 Pro9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+49) and battery (+44). TECNO SPARK 30 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
- 20% lower weight: 188 g vs 235 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 418 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,700 nits | 4,000 nits+135% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 W+203% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+20% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+12% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |