Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 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 A5 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 A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 27,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 76 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection No official display protection announced Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash 8 MP
Video recording 1080p at 30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 18W wired
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 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope 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 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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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.