{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20c-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:59:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20C vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-10_31_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:45:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 31.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 62.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.69 × 75.60 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (267 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP AI Camera PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted; Accelerometer; Proximity; Ambient Light; Compass; Face Unlock.",
                    "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": 21.1,
                "overall": 89.5
            },
            "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": 26.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20c": 31.8,
                    "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-20c": 79,
                    "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-20c": 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-20c": 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-20c": 37.5,
                    "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-20c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 21.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20C costs PKR 192,000 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 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20C or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20C is listed at PKR 27,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20C cheaper by PKR 192,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20C runs the MediaTek Helio G36 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/)."
}