Head to head

Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi R70 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 63,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 50 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 50 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 50 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 30W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi R70 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50 5G Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 63,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement) April 24, 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight Around 205–210 g (varies by market) Better 210 g
Water resistance IP64 Dust and Water Resistance IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed) Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 16 HiOS 16 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent) Better 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot) microSDXC (expandable)
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 Better 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
Video recording 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity) Better Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable
Wired charging 45W Super 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 Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4 v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope 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 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Tecno Spark 50 5G and Xiaomi Redmi R70 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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 50 5G and Xiaomi Redmi R70 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi R70 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Tecno Spark 50 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50 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 phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50 5G carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi R70 a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi R70 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6nm).

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.