Redmi 5A vs Tecno Camon 30 Pro
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Tecno Camon 30 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 17/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 30 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 30 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,230,893 vs 180,934); the Tecno Camon 30 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5A
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
What makes Redmi 5A better?
- Lighter: 137g vs 188g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1230893 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Tecno Camon 30 Pro, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro scores 48 points higher (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Tecno Camon 30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 1230893 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 4207 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 164.0×74.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 5A and Tecno Camon 30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads Redmi 5A by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 30 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (65/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 48 points (65/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 30 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 30 Pro is a better fit for active users.