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Tecno Spark 50s 5G vs Redmi 17 4G

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Tecno Spark 50s 5G

Tecno Spark 50s 5G

  • 210 g.
  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Screen: 720 x 1576 pixels.
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 22,000Out of 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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Our quick verdict

With the same IP64 rating and 50 MP main camera, the Redmi 17 4G has a bigger battery (7,500 mAh), a brighter screen for outdoor use and NFC for contactless payments, while the Tecno Spark 50s 5G has faster UFS 2.2 storage and is lighter (210 g).

Weight

Tecno Spark 50s 5G
210 g
Redmi 17 4G
232 g

Display

Tecno Spark 50s 5G
720 x 1576 pixels
Redmi 17 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Spark 50s 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor
Redmi 17 4G
Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm) processor

Storage

Tecno Spark 50s 5G
UFS 2.2
Redmi 17 4G
EMMC 5.1

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50s 5G
6,500 mAh battery capacity
Redmi 17 4G
7,500 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50s 5G

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

Redmi 17 4G

  • Bigger battery: 7,500 mAh (vs 6,500 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 825 nits (vs 560).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 22.5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

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PriorityTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi
PerformanceMediaTek Dimensity 6400 processorMediatek Helio G91 Ultra processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAMUp to 6 GB RAM
Storage128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity6,500 mAh battery7,500 mAh battery
Weight210 g232 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
BrandTECNORedmi
ModelSPARK 50s 5GRedmi 17 (4G)
Announced2026, October 162026, August 10
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusComing soon. Exp. release 2026, October 20Available. Released 2026, August 10

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Dimensions167.9 x 79.3 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)
Drop resistanceDrop resistant up to 1.5m—
Durability standardMIL-STD-810H compliance is reported; this does not guarantee ruggedness or suitability for extreme conditions—
Build materials—Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body features—RGB light (on the back)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Display6.78-inch IPS LCD; 120Hz; 560 nits6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1576 pixels720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.78 inches6.9 inches
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness560 nits825 nits (HBM)
Pixel densityApproximately 256 ppi254 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratioApproximately 84.2%86.2% screen-to-body ratio
Screen area112.1 cm²—
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features—120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 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 node6 nm12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
RAM6GB, 8GB physical RAM4GB, 6GB
Storage128GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF50 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
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Battery6500 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh
Charging45W wired Bypass charging45W wired, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired
Reverse chargingReverse wired charging22.5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Si/C Li-Ion

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 16Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / 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
5G bandsSA/NSA—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
NFCNoYes (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
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
Radio—FM radio

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsBurgundy Red, Breeze BlueBlack, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, Oak Green
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint sensor—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50s 5GRedmi 17 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Audio featuresAll-scenario call noise cancellation—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP64.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi 17 4G is the better buy; the Tecno Spark 50s 5G makes sense if you want faster UFS 2.2 storage.

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