{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-13/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T19:20:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 13",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi 13 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi 13 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_05_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:20:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 76.2,
                "overall": 71.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 13",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-13",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-13/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2025-11_35_46-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T05:34:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.9,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Pakistan availability: mid-2024)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.79 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (~396 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, f/1.8) + auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5030 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 63,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 44.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-40-5g": 79,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 83
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 74.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 66.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 76.2,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-13": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-13"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 970 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 charges 15W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 13 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 13?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 13 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 13 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 13 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 13 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 13?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 13 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 13, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 13?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 13 a 5030 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 13?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi 13 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12 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/)."
}