Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Camon 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Comparison between Tecno Camon 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is the more capable choice, leading on display, performance, cameras, and battery; the Tecno Camon 17 is lighter. It weighs 200 g versus 219 g, but the gap in features is much larger.
The Xiaomi’s 6.9″ LTPO AMOLED display reaches 3500 nits and 120 Hz; the Tecno’s 6.6″ IPS LCD display offers 450 nits and 90 Hz. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage also outclass the Helio G85, 6 GB, and eMMC 5.1. Xiaomi adds telephoto and ultrawide cameras, while its main camera is 50 MP versus 48 MP.
Xiaomi’s 7500 mAh battery tops the Tecno’s 5000 mAh, with 100 W charging versus 18 W and wireless and reverse charging. It also has 5G and Wi-Fi 7; the Tecno has 4G and Wi-Fi 5. The Tecno does retain a 3.5 mm headphone jack and FM radio, which the Xiaomi lacks.
Tecno Camon 17
The Tecno Camon 17 is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter phone: it weighs 200 g versus the Xiaomi’s 219 g.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a brighter display, more versatile cameras, and 100 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 8.6 |
| 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 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- 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 Pro 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 | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,000 | 3,543,388 |
| 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 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. |
| 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 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,761 |
Design
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue, Green | Black, White, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8 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 % | 92.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 6 m |
Battery
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,500 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 | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro 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 | 416 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 16 Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1 W/kg |
| 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 4 |
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Camon 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CG6, CG6j | 2509FPN0BC |
