Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 still wins on performance and 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 384,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 18 leads

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

Camera Apple iPhone 18 leads

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

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 315,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 43W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 500 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 384,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 April 2024
Dimensions Not listed Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 199 g
Water resistance IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes) IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks) Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Ceramic Shield Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Apple A19 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU 6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU 5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment) IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system iOS 19 (leaked roadmap) Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)
Internal storage 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot No microSDXC (availability varies by market)
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope) 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 TrueDepth 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better
Video recording 4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts) 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM 4G LTE/5G Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor
USB Not listed 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 18 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 315,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Apple iPhone 18 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).

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.