Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi 17C finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 49,999.

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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 Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 30 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 16,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 206 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) IPS LCD
Protection No official display protection announced Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 1080p at 30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.4
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG support

“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 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Tecno Spark 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm).

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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.