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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 189,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max takes it by 7.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 140,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 3,070 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 82W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 189,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 August 12, 2026
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm 162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm
Weight Not officially specified 238 g
Water resistance IP64 Certified IP66 / IP68 / IP69
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection Panda Glass Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) No
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 Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture 32MP Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh 9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired 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 Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported

“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 K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 40 5G 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 K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.