Redmi A5 vs Tecno Spark 10
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Tecno Spark 10 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37; launch prices were $90 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 10 leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 10 is faster in AnTuTu (215,798 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Tecno Spark 10
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 215798 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 198 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 868 vs 781
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Higher performance (14/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Tecno Spark 10, the Tecno Spark 10 scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 10 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 42/100, Tecno Spark 10 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 10 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (14/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 10 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Tecno Spark 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 10
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A5 and Tecno Spark 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 10 leads Redmi A5 by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A5 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 10 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (14/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 10 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark 10?
The Tecno Spark 10 edges out the Redmi A5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Spark 10?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Spark 10 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark 10?
The Tecno Spark 10 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Tecno Spark 10?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Spark 10 (30/100 vs 10/100).