{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-16/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T15:25:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi 16",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on 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 259,999.",
    "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",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_48_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 259999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:58:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 32.3,
                "overall": 91
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored)",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 185–195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.36-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass protection."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Front Camera (rumored)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16",
        "margin": 8,
        "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": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "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": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "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": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16": 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": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "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": 32.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 190,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 charges 30W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 16 ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 190,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 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?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 70W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}