{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-17-pro-plus-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T13:02:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 17 Pro Plus vs Tecno Camon 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on memory & storage and value for money, 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 179,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 17 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "realme-17-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-17-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-09_58_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-15T05:10:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 43.7,
                "overall": 86.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July/August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 76.8 × 8.3 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195–205g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2800 Pixels (~447 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP Wide (Samsung HP5, OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120fps HDR Video Gyro-EIS & OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-Removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Wired Fast Charging 55W PPS Charging 13.5W PD/QC Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "realme-17-pro-plus",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 95.4,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-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-17-pro-plus": 98,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 90,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-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-17-pro-plus": 62.5,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 43.7,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 110,000 less.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus charges 10W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 17 Pro Plus and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 17 Pro Plus uses a 200 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, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus leads on battery. Realme 17 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 17 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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/)."
}