Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and the Tecno Camon 30 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads on performance. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 314,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads

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

Camera Level

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 Level

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 245,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a 100 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 25W faster.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 314,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 28 Feb 2026 April 2024
Dimensions 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 199 g
Water resistance IP68 (dust/water resistant) IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120 Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Adreno 840 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 16, OneUI 8.5 Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)
Internal storage 256/512 GB, UFS 4.x 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSDXC (availability varies by market)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) 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 12 MP 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better
Video recording 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at once) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth v5.4 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Barometer In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG 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, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Tecno Camon 30 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is listed at PKR 314,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 245,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus carries a 4900 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).

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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.