{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T02:49:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 179,999.",
    "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 Note 16 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-11_20_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T06:46:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 27.1,
                "overall": 89.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 in",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2772 px (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Crystal"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K @ 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charge + reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
        "margin": 24.3,
        "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-note-16-pro-plus": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-16-pro-plus": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-16-pro-plus": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-16-pro-plus": 27.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 149,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 72W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.3 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 Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 is listed at PKR 30,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 149,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}