Head to head

Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 55,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 30W faster.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 Released globally in March 2026.
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight 199 g Better 201.5 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.59 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core up to 3.4GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G720 MC8
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
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 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 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 Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 70W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).

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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.