Head to head

Tecno Spark Go 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark Go 1 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark Go 1 leads on performance.

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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 Tecno Spark Go 1 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 charges 8W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark Go 1 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark Go 1 Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 22,999 Cheaper PKR 22,999
Design & build
Release date 2024 (Pakistan) March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight Approx. 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance Not listed Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T606 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 13 (Go edition) Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 3 GB / 4 GB 4 GB / 6 GB Better
Internal storage 64 GB 64 GB / 128 GB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP wide + AI lens 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 18W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C

“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 Go 1 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark Go 1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Go 1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark Go 1 is listed at PKR 22,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark Go 1 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads on battery. Tecno Spark Go 1 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Go 1 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Spark Go 1 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Go 1 runs the Unisoc T606 (12 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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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.