TECNO SPARK 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
77.8Display69.8
30.1Camera83.6
54.3Battery92
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro8 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+53) 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 70
- 28% lower weight: 170 g vs 235 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 8.4 mm
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi+5% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.3 % | 91.6 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | 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 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 8,500 mAh+63% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g+28% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 6.7 mm+20% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HiOS 15) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |