Head to head

Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 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 18 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 390,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 20W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 )
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm Not listed
Weight 199 g Better around 220g–230g (rumored)
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8–6.9 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno next-generation flagship GPU
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) 12GB /16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) Better
Card slot microSDXC (availability varies by market) No
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 Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP Better
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash 32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized)
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) 90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported 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 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 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 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 390,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 30 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 70W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset).

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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.