Tecno Spark 20 Pro+vsRedmi A3
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ wins
Verdict
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 229 — USD 140 more than the Redmi A3. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Too close to call between Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ and Redmi A3.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want…
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.71 in.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 268 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 5 MP.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want a better camera — 88 pts vs 52 pts.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 10 W.
Choose Redmi A3 if you want…
No decisive wins in this matchup.
At a glance
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
- Redmi A3
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 229.
Redmi A3
Choose Redmi A3 if price matters most. It costs USD 89, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- 108 MP main camera
- 256 GB storage
- Helio G99 is dated
- Slow 33 W charging
- No 5G
Redmi A3
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- Very slow chip
- 8 MP camera is weak
- 10 W charging