Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera 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 34,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C takes it by 7.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 30C 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 30C 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 12,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30C offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30C ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30C has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2024 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.) 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 192 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 (Dust and 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 Up to 700 nits (HBM) IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified) Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G52 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 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty 8 MP
Video recording 1440p @ 30fps 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 (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.3 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor 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 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 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.