Head to head

Tecno Spark 20C vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C leads on camera. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 27,999.

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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 Level

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C 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 5,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 20C offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 20C has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20C if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20C Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 27,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 2023 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 163.69 × 75.60 × 8.55 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 189 g Better 193 g
Water resistance Not specified Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (267 PPI) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Not specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 13 HiOS 13 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50MP AI Camera PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8MP Dual-LED Flash 8 MP
Video recording 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 SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.1 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted; Accelerometer; Proximity; Ambient Light; Compass; Face Unlock. 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 20C or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20C is listed at PKR 27,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

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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.