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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 480,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 411,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a 324 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 30W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 480,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later April 2024
Dimensions 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 199 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.9 in Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Ceramic Shield glass Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Apple GPU (6-core) IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system iOS 18 Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSDXC (availability varies by market)
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide 50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Better
Selfie camera 12 MP wide 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 411,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 40W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.