{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:41:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_14_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:26:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-11_26_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T06:31:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 27.1,
                "overall": 90.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "upcoming",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
        "margin": 21.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 48,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-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-30c-5g": 74,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 27.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G costs PKR 180,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 82W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 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 30C 5G and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 180,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}