Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
91/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 30 5G | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 69,999 Cheaper | PKR 259,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | April 2024 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 199 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.36-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 14 HIOS 14 | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (availability varies by market) | No microSD support |
| 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 | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better |
| Wired charging | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| 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-band Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 A2DP LE | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support |
“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?
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.
What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 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?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?
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).
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