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Redmi Note 9 vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9

$199

28.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
20Performance28.9
29.6Display77.8
29.8Camera30.1
39Battery54.3
28Features60
0 spec wins — Redmi Note 910 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro wins this phone face-off, 47.1 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and features (+32). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Screen size6.53 ″6.78 ″+4%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10801224x2720
Pixel density394 ppi440 ppi+12%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness—4,500 nits
Screen-to-body—89.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%—
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Capacity5,020 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Weight199 g170 g+15%
Thickness8.9 mm6.7 mm+25%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.0—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 15 (HiOS 15)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 9TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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