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TECNO SPARK 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
77.8Display63.8
30.1Camera74.3
54.3Battery92
60Features60
5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+44) and battery (+38). 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: 78 vs 64
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 22% lower weight: 170 g vs 219 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% lower thickness: 6.7 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 54
  • 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 ProXiaomi 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
Screen-to-body89.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100 UltimateSnapdragon 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 ProXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperture—f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1440p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,200 mAh8,000 mAh+54%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 17 Max
Weight170 g+22%219 g
Thickness6.7 mm+18%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 17 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HiOS 15)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

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

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