Redmi A5 vs Tecno Spark Go
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Tecno Spark Go (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $90 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark Go leads — 44/100 vs 25/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark Go has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark Go is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Tecno Spark Go
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Tecno Spark Go, the Tecno Spark Go scores 19 points higher (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark Go leads (45/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark Go 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 Go — 74/100; 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 Go significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (45/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Spark Go are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Tecno Spark Go | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark Go
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark Go
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark Go
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A5 and Tecno Spark Go, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark Go leads Redmi A5 by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Redmi A5 was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark Go significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (45/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Spark Go are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Tecno Spark Go is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Spark Go?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Spark Go — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Tecno Spark Go leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Tecno Spark Go leads on performance (45/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Tecno Spark Go?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Tecno Spark Go (45/100 vs 11/100).