Tecno Spark 50s
Tecno
PKR 80,999
57/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Oct 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
84/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 27 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 94,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,710 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 80,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 210 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1576 pixels | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. | AMOLED |
| Protection | Not specified. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 HIOS 16 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot). | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired charging, bypass charging. | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C. | 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 50s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 94,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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