Head to head

iPhone 17e vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The iPhone 17e 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 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 5.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance iPhone 17e leads

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

Camera iPhone 17e 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 260,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a 300 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 43W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the iPhone 17e 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 iPhone 17e Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan April 2024
Dimensions 160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g Better 199 g
Water resistance IP68 (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 (~460 ppi) Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Ceramic Shield Glass Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Hexa-core (Apple custom) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Apple 6-core GPU IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system iOS 19 (out of the box) Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better
Internal storage 256 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× optical zoom) 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 • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes) 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected) Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories) 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) 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 USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated) 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 17e or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.9 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17e 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 17e and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

iPhone 17e is listed at PKR 329,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 260,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, iPhone 17e or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

iPhone 17e scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17e 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 17e or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. iPhone 17e carries a 4700 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 27W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

iPhone 17e is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17e runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) 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.