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TECNO SPARK 50 5G vs Xiaomi 13T

TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
28.9Performance36.3
48.5Display66.8
29Camera53
66.6Battery58.4
60Features78.7
4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and features (+19). TECNO SPARK 50 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 58
  • 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger performance score: 36 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
  • 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
Screen size6.78 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15762712x1220
Pixel density256 ppi446 ppi+74%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body84.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu—920,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,250Bottom 49%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,900Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
Capacity6,500 mAh+30%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
Weight210 g197 g+6%
Thickness8.2 mm+4%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 13T
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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