Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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 69 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, 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 52,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G takes it by 8 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 Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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 A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 15W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 76 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 2024 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Not Specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Super Charge Better 18W wired
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 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.3 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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 A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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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.