{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T21:25:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 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": 84.3,
                "overall": 72.4
            },
            "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 17C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-17c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-09_05_12-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-27T04:19:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 23, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
        "margin": 10.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-17c": 36.6
                },
                "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-17c": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-17c": 64.7
                },
                "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-17c": 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-17c": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 84.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-17c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 16,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 17C a 5160 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}