{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g-vs-xiaomi-17-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:32:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 264,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_29_15-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:12:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No confirmed IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not Specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Super Charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-5-2025-10_21_48-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 264999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T05:57:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 27.9,
                "overall": 90.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "151.1 × 71.8 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.73 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca 6300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer, color spectrum, UWB",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro",
        "margin": 17.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 62,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 83,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 27.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 212,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro charges 67W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.8 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro at PKR 264,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 212,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro a 6300 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}