Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
70/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 49,999.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
Redmi
PKR 22,999
61/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Spark 40 5G takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 27,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 | PKR 22,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | March 2024 (official) |
| Dimensions | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm | 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | Not officially specified | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 Certified | 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 | Panda Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Operating system | Android 15 HiOS 15 | Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) Better | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| 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 Better | 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better | 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 Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote 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 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Tecno Spark 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).
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