{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/", "generated": "2026-08-10T19:38:11+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "iPhone 17 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G", "answer": "The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The iPhone 17 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 395,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "iPhone 17", "slug": "iphone-17", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 395999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 93.9, "camera": 87, "battery": 43.1, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 17.6, "overall": 74.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)", "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm", "Weight": "177 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.3 in", "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A19", "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU", "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)", "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage", "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh", "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0", "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)", "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer", "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)" } } }, { "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": 8.6, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 93.9, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62 }, "leader": "iphone-17" }, { "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": { "iphone-17": 87, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 43.1, "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": { "iphone-17": 100, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 75, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 17.6, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 326,000 less.", "Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a 1,308 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?", "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 326,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 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, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "iPhone 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 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/)." }