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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 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 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 16.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 130,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 72W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Note 16 Pro Plus if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 Expected 2026
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance IP64 Certified IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Panda Glass Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture 32 MP Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
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 Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, 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 Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.4 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 Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 130,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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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.