Tecno Spark 6 Go vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Tecno Spark 6 Go and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 196 g |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Jul 2020 |
Summary: Tecno Spark 6 Go is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 9A is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Tecno Spark 6 Go is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.53 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.2 | Android 10, MIUI 12 (upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) for 2GB/3GB models; Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm) for 4GB model | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) or Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 (depending on chipset variant) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.8, AF + AI lens (secondary unspecified camera) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash | HDR |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 10W wired |
Body
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76.3 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.36 in) | 164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 196 g |
| Build | Plastic body | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite, Mystery White | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Tecno Spark 6 Go | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 22 | 2020, June 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, December 22 | Available. Released 2020, July 07 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Tecno Spark 6 Go or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Tecno Spark 6 Go — 193 g for the Tecno Spark 6 Go versus 196 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Which is newer, Tecno Spark 6 Go or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Tecno Spark 6 Go — Dec 2020 for the Tecno Spark 6 Go versus Jul 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Is the Tecno Spark 6 Go or the Xiaomi Redmi 9A rated higher?
We rate the Tecno Spark 6 Go 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A 6/10.
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