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TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition 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 45,999.

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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 Bumblebee Edition 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 Bumblebee Edition 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 12,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition 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 Bumblebee Edition Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 45,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2024 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 168 × 76.4 × 7.7 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 190 g Better 206 g
Water resistance IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (Full HD+) Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz 16 Million Colors IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14.5 Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM) Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 64MP, Sony IMX682 Sensor, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Super Resolution Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 13MP Dual-Color Temperature LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Unlock Selfie Enhancement Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery 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 SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth v5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass 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 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition 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 Bumblebee Edition and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition uses a 64 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 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm) 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.