{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g-vs-xiaomi-17-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T10:27:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 299,999.",
    "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 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-10_52_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 299999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-22T06:07:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 24.9,
                "overall": 91.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "230 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "High-resolution selfie sensor",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
        "margin": 18.4,
        "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-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 24.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 247,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 87W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.4 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 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 247,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, 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 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}