Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 19.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 145,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 72W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 Expected 2026
Dimensions 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.) Not listed
Weight 192 g Not listed
Water resistance IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified) Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). 12 GB / 16 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty 32 MP Better
Video recording 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better
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 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, 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 Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 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 Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 145,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 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.