Head to head

Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 63,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 40 5G takes it by 11.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 14,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40 5G charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 40 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 63,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 April 24, 2026
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight Not officially specified 210 g
Water resistance IP64 Certified IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Panda Glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) microSDXC (expandable)
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 Better 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging
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, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 v5.4, A2DP, LE
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 Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 R70?

Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.2 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 R70 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Tecno Spark 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi R70, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Redmi R70 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6nm).

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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.