Head to head

Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81

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

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 69,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 18.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 55W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 448 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 2024 April 23, 2026
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 199 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB
Card slot microSDXC (availability varies by market) Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
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 Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
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 (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Poco C81 in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 30 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 70W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).

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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.