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TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
48.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
82.2Inno Score
28.9Performance88.1
79.4Display67.4
30.1Camera73.3
59.6Battery95
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+59) and camera (+43). 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 67
  • 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
  • 19% lower thickness: 6.5 mm vs 8 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 88 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Pro 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
Screen-to-body—92.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G200Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu—3,543,388
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,528Top 6%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—10,600Top 5%
Wild Life Extreme stability—60 %Bottom 22%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB512GB/1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video—8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Capacity5,200 mAh7,500 mAh+44%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging30 W50 W+67%
Active use endurance—20.8 h

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Weight160 g+27%219 g
Thickness6.5 mm+19%8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
5GNoYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
NFCYesYes
USB—USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

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

Audio

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

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