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TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
48.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
79.4Display63.8
30.1Camera74.3
59.6Battery92
60Features60
5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+44) and performance (+36). TECNO SPARK 40 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 40 Pro+

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 64
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 27% lower weight: 160 g vs 219 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% lower thickness: 6.5 mm vs 8.2 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 60
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.78 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1224x27201200x2608
Pixel density440 ppi+6%416 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+29%3,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G200Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperture—f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,200 mAh8,000 mAh+54%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging30 W50 W+67%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
Weight160 g+27%219 g
Thickness6.5 mm+20%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
NFCYesYes
USB—USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchHiOS 15.1 (Android 15)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jack—No

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