iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
74/100 overall
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iPhone 17 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 8.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the iPhone 17 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 | iPhone 17 | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front glass | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | Android 14 HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (availability varies by market) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 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 | 18 MP with Center Stage | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | 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 | USB-C (USB 2.0) | 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, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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.
What is the price of iPhone 17 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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).
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