{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-17-ultra-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:40:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Apple iPhone 17 Ultra still wins on camera, 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 544,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_11_49-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 544999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T06:15:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 11.9,
                "overall": 69.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "around October 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "~163 × 77 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass (Apple)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (next-gen, ray-tracing capable)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 48 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth (AF)",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • ProRes, Dolby Vision HDR • Spatial video support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~5000 mAh)",
                    "Wired charging": "• 35–40W wired (expected) • MagSafe wireless • Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "eSIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Apple Pay)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID (3D facial recognition, TrueDepth) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip (precision finding, AirTag, spatial features)",
                    "USB": "USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_57_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:10:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 75.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (availability varies by market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-30-5g",
        "margin": 13.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 43,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 97,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 68.3,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 87.5,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 11.9,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 475,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 30W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Ultra and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 544,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 475,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 40W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra runs the Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}