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Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance and 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 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 5.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 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 X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

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 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
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 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 199 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
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, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 X8?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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 X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 70W and 67W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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.