Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on battery & charging 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 423,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 354,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 10W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 423,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected March 02, 2026 (Pakistan) April 2024
Dimensions Not listed Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 214 g 199 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust tight & water resistant IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1440 x 3120 pixels (~498 ppi) Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen .120Hz, HDR10+, ~2600 nits peak AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Armor 2 w/ DX anti-reflective coating Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Adreno 840 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 16 OS(One UI 8.0) Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12/16 GB Better 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)
Internal storage 256/512 GB, 1 TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSDXC (availability varies by market)
Camera
Main camera 200 MP (wide, OIS)  • 10 MP (telephoto)  • 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 5× optical zoom)  • 50 MP (ultrawide) Better 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 (wide) 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better
Video recording 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 60W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W 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 (max 2 at a time) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi 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 Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity, UWB support 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 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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.

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at PKR 423,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 354,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra uses a 200 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, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 70W wired charging respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra runs the Qualcomm SM8850-AC 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.