Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 14.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 272,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 324,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) Not listed
Weight 200 g Not listed
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Not Specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No expandable storage
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) dual Nano Sim
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 272,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.