Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Camon 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Comparison between Tecno Camon 17 and Xiaomi 17 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the clear pick for anyone who wants a current, more fully equipped phone: its 6.9″ LTPO AMOLED display reaches 3500 nits, and it pairs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 100 W charging. The Tecno Camon 17 is lighter, at 200 g versus 219 g.
For performance, the Xiaomi combines 16 GB of RAM with UFS 4.1 storage, compared with 6 GB and eMMC 5.1 in the Tecno. It also supports 5G and Wi-Fi 7; the Camon 17 tops out at 4G and Wi-Fi 5. The Xiaomi adds a 200 MP main camera, a telephoto and an ultrawide, while the Tecno has a 48 MP main camera and neither of those extra rear cameras.
The Xiaomi’s battery is 8000 mAh versus 5000 mAh, and it supports wireless and reverse wireless charging; wired fast charging is 100 W versus 18 W. The Camon 17 keeps a practical option for wired headphones with its 3.5 mm jack, which the Xiaomi lacks. NFC and eSIM are available on the Xiaomi, not the Tecno.
Tecno Camon 17
The Tecno Camon 17 is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter phone: it weighs 200 g, compared with 219 g for the Xiaomi 17 Max.
Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the better buy for anyone prioritizing performance, display and cameras, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 200 MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 9.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Camon 17, if you care about…
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 219 g
Xiaomi 17 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,000 | 4,027,702 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,608 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 266 ppi | 420 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, MIHC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoNR, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CG6, CG6j | 2605EPN8EC |
