{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:16:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads on camera. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 69,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "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 Note 15",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-19-2026-10_32_12-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-19T05:36:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 67.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 75,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q3–Q4 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162 x 75 x 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Likely IP53 (dust & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 Pixels (~395 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7000 / Snapdragon equivalent (expected mid-range SoC)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G series / Adreno (depending variant)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS ( HyperOS 2.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD, shared slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Main, wide) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro / Depth) HDR, Panorama, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 – 5100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W / 67W fast charging (variant-based)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side or under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.7,
        "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-note-15": 62.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-note-15": 85
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15"
            },
            {
                "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-note-15": 67.8
                },
                "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-note-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 charges 15W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 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 Note 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 15, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 a 5100 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}