{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-16-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T10:23:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 30 5G and the Xiaomi 16 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on performance. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 229,999.",
    "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",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_18_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 33.9,
                "overall": 84.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 215–225g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "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": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": 90
                },
                "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": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 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": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 33.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 160,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 30W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi 16 Pro 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 160,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "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?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro 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?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro 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/)."
}