Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30C Manufactured in September, 2024, with display 6.67 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81, vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C, Manufactured in November, 2023with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 30C
  • Higher pixel density: 263ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 187g vs 192g
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 13C
  • Larger display: 6.74in
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

Versions

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

Review

Key Specs Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi 13C
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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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.67 in 6.74 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 263 ppi 260 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 450 nits 600 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 86.2 % 83.7 %
Features n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Tecno Spark 30C
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
601 nits
sRGB gamutn/a94.5 %
Response timen/a37 ms
Contrastn/a1536:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 163.9 mm (6.45 in) 168 mm (6.61 in)
Width 76 mm (2.99 in) 78 mm (3.07 in)
Thickness 8.5 mm (0.33 in) 8.09 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 187 g (6.6 oz) 192 g (6.77 oz)
Water resistance IP54 No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Green
- White
- Black
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Tecno Spark 30C
86.2 %
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
83.7 %

Performance

Testing Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi 13C In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G85
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
- 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores 48 48
GPU Frequency 950 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS 96 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Tecno Spark 30C
449
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
434
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Tecno Spark 30C
1380
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
1198
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)449434
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13801198
Geekbench Compute (GPU)483n/a
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Tecno Spark 30C
245145
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
269006
CPU8170273306
GPU3506141918
Memory6709973668
UX6128380114
NanoReview Score245145269006

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 8 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 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 13 (Upgradeable to Android 16)
OS Size n/a 23 GB
UI Skin HiOS 13 HyperOS 2.0

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 18 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 (28% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:50 h 2:09 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Tecno Spark 30C
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
26:21
Web Browsingn/a09:31 h
Video Playbackn/a15:08 h
Gamesn/a04:55 h
Standby Moden/a143 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution n/a 8160x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual 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: 50 MP
Depth
Standard: 50 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 0.08 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP50 MP
Aperturen/af/1.8
Focal lengthn/a28 mm
Sensorn/aSamsung S5KJN1
Sensor size1/2.81/2.76
Pixel sizen/a0.64 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution n/a 3264x2448 pixels
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 5.3
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
- OTG
DisplayPort No n/a
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No Yes
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 1/5/8
LTE Bands*n/aLTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)
LTE category77
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Tecno Spark 30C
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
80.8 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced September, 2024 yr November, 2023 yr
Release Date September, 2024 yr November, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($) 150 140
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 18 W No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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