{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-50s-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T23:55:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 168,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 56.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_58_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 168999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T06:14:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 88.8,
                "overall": 95.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1280 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+ Dolby Vision Up to 3200 nits",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2 × Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP + 50MP Telephoto (2.5x Optical Zoom) + 8MP Ultrawide, OIS, PDAF, Dual-LED Flash,",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP, Wide HDR, Panorama, Autofocus AI Camera, AI Portrait, Night Mode, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon 8,580 mAh Non Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, color spectrum sensor, infrared sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro",
        "margin": 38.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 88.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 88,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro packs a 2,080 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 38.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 50s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 50s and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro at PKR 168,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 88,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50s uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro a 8580 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}