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Tecno Spark 5 pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

What Spark 5 pro does better (3) and where Redmi 9 Prime wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Spark 5 pro
Tecno · 2020Spark 5 pro
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi 9 Prime
5.0Score
6 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
3.7Display3.1
3.7Camera5.0
2.9Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Spark 5 proRedmi 9 Prime
76.3 × 164.78.877 × 163.39.1
Spark 5 proRedmi 9 PrimeDifference
Height164.7 mm163.3 mm+1.4 mm
Width76.3 mm77 mm−0.7 mm
Thickness8.8 mm9.1 mm−0.3 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Spark 5 pro better than Redmi 9 Prime?

  1. Main camera16 MP vs 13 MP+23%
  2. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/2.2+22%
  3. Thickness8.8 mm vs 9.1 mm+3%

Why is Redmi 9 Prime better than Spark 5 pro?

  1. Pixel density266 ppi vs 395 ppi+48%
  2. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  3. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Spark 5 pro: Yes
  4. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz+11%
  5. Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
  6. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight—198 g
Thickness8.8 mm9.1 mm
Height164.7 mm163.3 mm
Width76.3 mm77 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursIce Jadeite, Spark Orange, Seabed Blue, Cloud WhiteSpace Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
Display
Screen size6.6″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px2,340 px
Pixel density266 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.7%83.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762D Helio A25Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera16 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Main sensor size—1/3.1"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging—18 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—0.85 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 11
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