Head to head

Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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 83 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 13.6 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 Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 25W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • 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, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 199 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (availability varies by market) microSD expandable
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 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Poco M8x?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 70W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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.