Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. 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 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 8.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 122,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 200 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED
Protection Not Specified Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 32MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired 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/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 122,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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.