Head to head

Sparx Neo 15 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Sparx Neo 15 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 23,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sparx Neo 15 Pro takes it by 9.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sparx Neo 15 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 500 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 charges 8W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Sparx Neo 15 Pro if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sparx Neo 15 Pro Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 23,499 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 18, 2025 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 161.7 x 74 x 8.8 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.79 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels( ~258 ppi) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Not listed Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Not listed PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 15 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB +(4 GB) 4 GB / 6 GB Better
Internal storage 128 GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSD (up to 256 GB) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP LED Flash 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP
Video recording 720p 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 18W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors fingerprint Side-mounted accelerometer proximity compass gyro Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C

“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, Sparx Neo 15 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Sparx Neo 15 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on value for money. Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Sparx Neo 15 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Sparx Neo 15 Pro is listed at PKR 23,499 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Sparx Neo 15 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads on battery. Sparx Neo 15 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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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.