Head to head

Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on 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 219,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro takes it by 16.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro 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 170,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 82W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 219,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 upcoming
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance IP64 Certified NOT certified
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches Better 6.59-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Panda Glass Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) No microSD support
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 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture Not listed
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video Up to 8K recording (expected)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored) Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
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 Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG

“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 K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.5 points. It wins on performance, 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 K90 Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 170,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored.

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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.