Redmi Note 8 vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G
20Performance28.9
31.2Display48.5
29.8Camera29
29.4Battery66.6
20Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 89 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 50 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.5 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+37). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 256 ppi
- 10% lower weight: 190 g vs 210 g
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.78 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1576 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+60% | 256 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| AnTuTu | 250,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 330Bottom 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,300Bottom 2% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+63% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+10% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+3% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | TECNO SPARK 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |