{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T06:12:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G still wins on performance and 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 94,999.",
    "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 Note 14 Pro 12GB",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-11_40_17-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 94999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T06:50:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 75.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 48.3,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024 (global) / Late 2024 in Pakistan",
                    "Dimensions": "162.16 × 74.92 × 8.24 mm",
                    "Weight": "180 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight + protected against water splashes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67in",
                    "Resolution": "2400 × 1080",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120 Hz 1800 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Helio G100-Ultra, 6 nm",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Xiaomi HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP main (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP selfie",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1080p@60fps,1080p@30fps,720p@30fps Front: 1080p@30fps,720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W Turbo (charger included)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-screen fingerprint Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass IR blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb",
        "margin": 3.4,
        "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-note-14-pro-12gb": 34.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-note-14-pro-12gb": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "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-note-14-pro-12gb": 75.4
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "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-note-14-pro-12gb": 48.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on 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 Note 14 Pro 12GB in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB at PKR 94,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB a 5500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB runs the Helio G100-Ultra, 6 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/)."
}