{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T00:51:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 59,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_33_55-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:48:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 69.8,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 77 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 Pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz Always-On Display (AOD) Punch-hole design 10-bit color support Wet Touch technology Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 8GB Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated slot, market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, Wide, f/1.9, PDAF (Auto Focus) Secondary Camera: Auxiliary AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Mode Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Scanner Beauty Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-color LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p (2K) 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-17c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-09_05_12-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-27T04:19:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 23, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-30-pro",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 56,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-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-30-pro": 83,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 64.7
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 69.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-17c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 26,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro charges 15W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}