Tecno Spark 30 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30 Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 6.78 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G91, vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G, Manufactured in March, 2025 with chipsetUnisoc T7250. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 30
  • Higher pixel density: 396ppi
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
  • Larger display: 6.88in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 5000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.2 vs 5

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Tecno Spark 30 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.78 in 6.88 in
Resolution 1080x2460 pixels 720x1640 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 396 ppi 260 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 800 nits n/a
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 86.5 % 85.8 %

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 168 mm (6.61 in) 171.17 mm (6.74 in)
Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in) 77.8 mm (3.06 in)
Thickness 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 8.26 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 193 g (6.81 oz) 193 g (6.81 oz)
Water resistance IP64 No
Back panel Eco Leather Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Black
- Gold
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Tecno Spark 30
86.5 %
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
85.8 %

Performance

Testing Tecno Spark 30 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G91 Unisoc T7250
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
- 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/1.8 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor MediaTek APU No
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G57 MP1
GPU Cores 48 32
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 850 MHz
FLOPS 96 GFLOPS 54.4 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Tecno Spark 30
420
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
441
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Tecno Spark 30
1442
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
1496
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)420441
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)14421496
Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a708
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Tecno Spark 30
274560
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
263913
CPU8561891026
GPU4191130797
Memory6876175780
UX7827066310
NanoReview Score274560263913

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
- 256 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 Android 15
UI Skin HIOS 14.5 Android Go

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 15 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 40 min) Yes (23% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:50 h 2:30 h

Main camera

Matrix 64 MP 32 MP
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Quad LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
Depth
Standard: 32 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix64 MP32 MP
Aperturen/af/2.0
SensorSony IMX682n/a
Sensor size1/1.7n/a
Pixel size0.8 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 8 MP
Aperture n/a f/2.0
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Autofocus No No
Stabilization No No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.2
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
DisplayPort No No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes No
Infrared Port Yes No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G Bandsn/aGSM 2/3/5/8
3G Bandsn/aWCDMA B1/5/82G
LTE Bands*n/aLTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes No

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced September, 2024 yr March, 2025 yr
Release Date October, 2024 yr March, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 130 129
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 18 W n/a

Note

Tecno Spark 30:

In a standard plastic case, the smartphone has a thickness of 7.7, and with an eco-leather cover, it is 7.9 thick.

* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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