Redmi Note 9 vs TECNO SPARK 30C
20Performance21.8
29.6Display50.5
29.8Camera29
39Battery38.8
28Features46.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 97 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 30C wins this phone face-off, 34.9 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+21) and features (+19). Redmi Note 9 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 9
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 263 ppi
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+50% | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| AnTuTu | 270,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Bottom 5% | 446+6%Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Bottom 4% | 1,386+3%Bottom 6% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | — |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |