Head to head

Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Google Pixel 8a 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 75,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 8a leads

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

Camera Google Pixel 8a 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 6,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a 508 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 52W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) April 2024
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 199 g
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot Not supported microSDXC (availability varies by market)
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 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 13 MP (ultrawide) 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 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 Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e 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 (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Google Pixel 8a 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 Google Pixel 8a and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 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, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 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.