Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 30,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 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 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 8,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 20 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 20 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 30,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2023 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight Not officially specified 193 g
Water resistance IP53 dust and splash resistant Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Basic scratch-resistant glass Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G52 MP2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 13 with HiOS 13.5 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better 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 18W Fast Charging 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v5.2 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor 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 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 20 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 is listed at PKR 30,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Tecno Spark 20 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) 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.