{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-16-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T02:03:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on camera 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 324,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-11_18_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 324999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-18T06:27:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 25.2,
                "overall": 88.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)",
                    "Water resistance": "• IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 – 6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "• LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage",
                    "Card slot": "No expandable storage"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "• 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca",
                    "Wired charging": "100 W+ support ( Fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "dual Nano Sim",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "• Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer",
                    "USB": "Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16-pro-max",
        "margin": 5.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro-max": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro-max": 85
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro-max": 25.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 255,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 30W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 255,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 70W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}