Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 52,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G takes it by 9.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 19,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 15W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 2024 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 200 g Better 206 g
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD
Protection Not Specified Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge Better 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box
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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG support

“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 17C?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 17C in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm).

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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.