Tecno Spark 50 5G
Tecno
PKR 64,999
64/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 75,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Redmi
PKR 75,999
84/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 takes it by 20.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 11,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 22W faster.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G 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 50 5G if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…
you care most about camera, display and value for money.
Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 64,999 Cheaper | PKR 75,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement) | in China between July and December 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | Around 205–210 g (varies by market) | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP64 Dust and Water Resistance | IP64 splash resistance expected |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.77 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1220 x 2712 pixels (rumored) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode | AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Protection | Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed) | Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity series |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 HiOS 16 | Android 16 with HyperOS |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent) Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot) | microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection | Triple Camera Setup 50MP / 200MP main sensor expected Features: LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR | 16MP / 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity) Better | Si/C Li-Ion 5000mAh–7000mAh expected |
| Wired charging | 45W Super 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 Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope | 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 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.3 points. It wins on camera, display and value for money. Tecno Spark 50 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 50 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 50 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 75,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50 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.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50 5G carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.
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