Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Pro takes it by 17.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 17 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 17 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Xiaomi 17 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 264,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 March 2026 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 151.1 × 71.8 × 8 mm
Weight 200 g 192 g Better
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.73 inches
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) 1220 × 2712 pixels (~460 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz
Protection Not Specified Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto + 50 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca 6300 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge 100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)
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-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer, color spectrum, UWB
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 17 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro?

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).

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.