Redmi 6A vs Tecno Spark 5
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Tecno Spark 5 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 5 leads — 25/100 vs 17/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Tecno Spark 5
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Tecno Spark 5, the Tecno Spark 5 scores 8 points higher (25/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 5 leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 5 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Tecno Spark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 32GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10; HIOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 164.7×76.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 5
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and Tecno Spark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 5 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Tecno Spark 5?
The Tecno Spark 5 edges out the Redmi 6A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Tecno Spark 5?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Tecno Spark 5 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Tecno Spark 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Spark 5 (66/100 vs 15/100).