Tecno Spark Go 2 VS Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G feature water resistance, but they have different Ingress Protection (IP) ratings. The Spark Go 2 comes with an IP64 rating, offering more protection against dust and water splashes compared to the IP52 rating of the Redmi A5 4G, which offers basic protection against dust and light water splashes.

In terms of dimensions, both devices share the same thickness of 8.3 mm. The Spark Go 2 is slightly shorter in height at 165.6 mm, compared to the Redmi A5 4G's 171.7 mm. The width of the two phones is very close, with the Spark Go 2 measuring 77 mm and the Redmi A5 4G slightly wider at 77.8 mm.

The volume of the devices also differs, with the Spark Go 2 having a volume of 105.83 cm³, while the Redmi A5 4G has a larger volume at 110.87 cm³. Both devices do not have a rugged build, and neither is foldable.

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G feature LCD IPS displays with similar specifications. The Spark Go 2 has a 6.67″ screen, while the Redmi A5 4G offers a slightly larger 6.88″ display. The pixel densities are also similar, with the Spark Go 2 at 263 ppi and the Redmi A5 4G at 260 ppi.

The resolution of the two phones is very close, with the Spark Go 2 offering 720 x 1600 px and the Redmi A5 4G featuring 720 x 1640 px. Both devices have a refresh rate of 120Hz, providing smooth visuals. Neither device supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or features an Always-On Display.

Both devices lack branded damage-resistant glass, have no secondary screen, and feature a touch screen as expected for modern smartphones.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are quite similar in terms of their performance specifications. Both devices are powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset with a Mali G57 GPU, and feature the same CPU configuration: 2 cores running at 1.8 GHz and 6 cores at 1.6 GHz. The GPU clock speed is also identical at 850 MHz. Both phones are equipped with 8 CPU threads and use big.LITTLE technology, supporting multithreading.

When it comes to memory, the Spark Go 2 comes with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, while the Redmi A5 4G offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Both devices support a maximum memory amount of 12GB, and the RAM speed is 1866 MHz for both. The eMMC version is 5.1 in both, and the semiconductor size is 12 nm.

In terms of benchmark results, both phones score the same in Geekbench 6 (1461 in multi-core and 437 in single-core) and Geekbench 5 (1350 in multi-core and 357 in single-core). Both also support integrated LTE, integrated graphics, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2. The Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 10W for both, and they share the same L3 cache of 1 MB and 64 shading units in their GPU.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G have similar camera setups, but with some notable differences. The Spark Go 2 features a 13 MP main camera with a wide aperture of 1.8f, while the Redmi A5 4G has a higher 32 MP main camera with the same 1.8f aperture. Both devices lack a dual-lens main camera.

Both phones offer an 8 MP front camera and share several common camera features, including a flash (with the Spark Go 2 using two LEDs and the Redmi A5 4G using one), phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during video recording, and the ability to record slow-motion videos. Both support HDR modes, manual exposure, manual ISO, serial shot mode, and manual focus. Additionally, both can create panoramas in-camera and have touch autofocus.

There are no significant differences in video recording capabilities, as both devices can record video in 1080p at 30 fps. Neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Other features like laser autofocus, 360° panorama, and front-facing LED flash are not available on either device. Both phones also do not support shooting raw images or 3D photo/video recording.

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G run Android 15, offering a similar set of features. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Additionally, they can block app tracking, support on-device machine learning, and allow for notification permissions and media picker functionalities.

These devices also share several other features, including the ability to play games while they download, dark mode, battery health check, an extra dim mode, dynamic theming, and offloading apps. Both phones support customizable notifications, full-page screenshots, split-screen multitasking, and picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. Neither device, however, gets direct OS updates or offers focus modes or Quick Start.

Additional functionalities like sharing intents, a child lock, widgets, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and tracking the current position of the mobile device are available on both. Both are multi-user systems and free and open-source. Neither device supports Wi-Fi password sharing or the use of the phone as a PC, and both lack Mail Privacy Protection and a front-facing LED flash.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G both feature impressive battery capacities, with the Spark Go 2 offering a 5000 mAh battery and the Redmi A5 4G slightly ahead at 5200 mAh. Both devices support fast charging at 15W and come with a charger included in the box. Neither device supports wireless charging, and both have rechargeable, non-removable batteries.

Additionally, both phones include a battery level indicator to help monitor remaining charge. There are no other notable differences between the two devices in terms of battery features, as both share the same charging speed and lack wireless charging capabilities.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G both come with a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing for wired audio connections. Neither device features stereo speakers, and both lack support for advanced audio codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless.

A key difference between the two devices is that the Spark Go 2 includes a built-in radio, while the Redmi A5 4G does not support this feature.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G both support 2 SIM cards, have USB Type-C ports, and offer the same download and upload speeds of 300 MBits/s and 150 MBits/s, respectively. Both phones have an external memory slot, a fingerprint scanner, and support GPS and Wi-Fi (with the Spark Go 2 supporting Wi-Fi 4 and the Redmi A5 4G supporting both Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5).

Neither device supports 5G, NFC, emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, or DLNA certification. Both phones have an accelerometer and a cellular module, but lack sensors like an infrared sensor, barometer, or HDMI output. Additionally, neither device includes a stylus, built-in projector, or advanced facial or iris scanning capabilities.

The key difference between the two phones is that the Spark Go 2 does not support Wi-Fi 5, while the Redmi A5 4G does. Both phones support Galileo, but neither has motion tracking, optical tracking, or a heart rate monitor. Both devices lack features such as 3D facial recognition or a built-in projector.

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are equipped with a video light, but neither features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays.

The specifications for both devices in this group are identical, with no notable differences between the two models in terms of display or additional features.