Head to head

Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 5.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 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.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 324,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm Not listed
Weight 199 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better
Card slot microSDXC (availability varies by market) No expandable storage
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 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 32 MP
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) dual Nano Sim
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

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.

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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.