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Tecno Spark 50 vs Redmi 17 4G

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Tecno Spark 50

Tecno Spark 50

  • 210 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • MediaTek Helio G81 processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,400In Stock
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Redmi 17 4G

Redmi 17 4G

  • 232 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
  • 7,500 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 20,200In Stock
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Motorola Moto G06KSh 19,500
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Samsung Galaxy M16 5GKSh 19,000
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Honor X6cKSh 20,300
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Our quick verdict

With the same IP64 rating and 50 MP main camera, the Tecno Spark 50 has faster UFS 2.2 storage and is lighter (210 g), while the Redmi 17 4G charges faster (45 W).

Weight

Tecno Spark 50
210 g
Redmi 17 4G
232 g

Display

Tecno Spark 50
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Redmi 17 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Spark 50
MediaTek Helio G81 processor
Redmi 17 4G
Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm) processor

Storage

Tecno Spark 50
UFS 2.2
Redmi 17 4G
EMMC 5.1

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50
7,000 mAh battery capacity
Redmi 17 4G
7,500 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50

  • Faster UFS 2.2 storage (vs eMMC).
  • Lighter: 210 g (vs 232 g).

Redmi 17 4G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 18 W).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Slightly larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.78-inch).
  • 22.5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

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PriorityTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi
PerformanceMediaTek Helio G81 processorMediatek Helio G91 Ultra processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAMUp to 6 GB RAM
Battery capacity7,000 mAh battery7,500 mAh battery
Charging18 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Weight210 g232 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
BrandTECNORedmi
ModelSpark 50 4GRedmi 17 (4G)
Announced2026, April 142026, August 10
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, April 14Available. Released 2026, August 10

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Dimensions167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)170.1 x 78.4 x 8.8 mm (6.70 x 3.09 x 0.35 in)
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)232 g (8.18 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body features—RGB light (on the back)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Display6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Display features120Hz120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.78 inches6.9 inches
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Pixel density259 ppi254 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio83.5% screen-to-body ratio86.2% screen-to-body ratio
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Brightness—825 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G81Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
User interfaceHIOS 16HyperOS 3
Process node—12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB, 6GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flashLED flash, HDR
Rear camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF—
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Battery7000 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Si/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging—22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 16, HIOS 16Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5mIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), gyroFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsHalo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom PinkBlack, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, Oak Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Redmi 17 4G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP64.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have a plastic frame.

In summary

Get the Tecno Spark 50 if you want faster UFS 2.2 storage and a lighter phone, or the Redmi 17 4G if you would rather have faster charging.

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In-stock alternatives

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