{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:59:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 30999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card 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)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-11_26_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T06:31:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 22.4,
                "overall": 89.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "upcoming",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
        "margin": 24.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 33,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 82,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 22.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 189,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 82W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 is listed at PKR 30,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 189,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}