Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30C Manufactured in September, 2024, with display 6.67 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81, 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 30C
  • Higher pixel density: 263ppi
  • Lighter design: 187g vs 193g
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
  • Larger display: 6.88in
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 5000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.2 vs 5

Versions

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

Review

Key Specs Tecno Spark 30C 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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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.67 in 6.88 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1640 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 263 ppi 260 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 450 nits n/a
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 86.2 % 85.8 %

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 163.9 mm (6.45 in) 171.17 mm (6.74 in)
Width 76 mm (2.99 in) 77.8 mm (3.06 in)
Thickness 8.5 mm (0.33 in) 8.26 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 187 g (6.6 oz) 193 g (6.81 oz)
Water resistance IP54 No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Green
- Black
- Gold
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Tecno Spark 30C
86.2 %
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
85.8 %

Performance

Testing Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 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 Yes No
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G57 MP1
GPU Cores 48 32
GPU Frequency 950 MHz 850 MHz
FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS 54.4 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Tecno Spark 30C
449
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
441
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Tecno Spark 30C
1380
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
1496
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)449441
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13801496
Geekbench Compute (GPU)483708
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Tecno Spark 30C
245145
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
263913
CPU8170291026
GPU3506130797
Memory6709975780
UX6128366310
NanoReview Score245145263913

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 8 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1800 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 13 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 50 MP 32 MP
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: 32 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP32 MP
Aperturen/af/2.0
Sensor size1/2.8n/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 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* No 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)
LTE category7n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

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

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced September, 2024 yr March, 2025 yr
Release Date September, 2024 yr March, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 150 129
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 18 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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