{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T18:15:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 179,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 27,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection announced"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "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": 44.8,
                "overall": 91.1
            },
            "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": 27.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27,
                    "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-30-5g": 83,
                    "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-30-5g": 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-30-5g": 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-30-5g": 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-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 44.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 130,000 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 92 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 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 130,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 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 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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/)."
}