Redmi A5 vs Tecno Spark Go
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 36/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark Go has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Tecno Spark Go
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Spark Go better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Tecno Spark Go, the Tecno Spark Go scores 8 points higher (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark Go leads (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark Go leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 64/100, 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 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark Go is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark Go and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Tecno Spark Go | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark Go
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Go
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark Go
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark Go is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark Go and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Tecno Spark Go edges out the Redmi A5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Spark Go?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, 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 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Tecno Spark Go leads on performance (45/100 vs 32/100).
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 32/100).