Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C 5G takes it by 4.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

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

Camera Level

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 30C 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 17,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G has a 16 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2024 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 189 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & 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 Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Not officially specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region) 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 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi A5 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 30C 5G and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 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.