{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-pro-plus-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:38:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 16 Pro Plus vs Tecno Camon 30 5G",
    "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 battery & charging and value for money. The Realme 16 Pro Plus 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 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 16 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "realme-16-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-10_20_21-AM-1-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-14T07:01:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 73.8,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 41.2,
                "overall": 79.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 31, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2800 pixels (~450 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core (up to 2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS, Realme UI 7.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 / 12 GB RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "128 / 256 / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIMIP(68 / IP69 dust & water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 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": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 73.8,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": "realme-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 93,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 70,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 87.5,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 41.2,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 105,000 less.",
        "Realme 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 16 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Realme 16 Pro Plus 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 Realme 16 Pro Plus and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 174,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 105,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 16 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Realme 16 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 16 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) 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/)."
}