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TECNO SPARK 50 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
48.5Display63.8
29Camera74.3
66.6Battery92
60Features60
2 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+45) and performance (+36). TECNO SPARK 50 5G 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 50 5G

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 67
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.78 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution720x15761200x2608
Pixel density256 ppi416 ppi+63%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—3,500 nits
Screen-to-body84.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity6,500 mAh8,000 mAh+23%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Weight210 g+4%219 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 17 Max
3.5mm jackYesNo

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