Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
74/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. 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 75,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Redmi
PKR 75,999
81/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 26,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 49W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 17 if…
you care most about camera, display and memory & storage.
Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 Cheaper | PKR 75,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | in China between July and December 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | Not officially specified | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP64 Certified | IP64 splash resistance expected |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 6.77 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1220 x 2712 pixels (rumored) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ | MediaTek Dimensity series |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-GPU |
| Operating system | Android 15 HiOS 15 | Android 16 with HyperOS |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) | microSDXC (possibly shared SIM 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 | Triple Camera Setup 50MP / 200MP main sensor expected Features: LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture | 16MP / 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better | Si/C Li-Ion 5000mAh–7000mAh expected |
| Wired charging | 18W Fast Charging | 67W / 90W / 100W fast charging (variant dependent) Reverse charging support Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| 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/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | v5.3 |
| 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: Under-display optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on camera, 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 17 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 75,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
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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.