{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:34:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 179,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_57_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:10:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 75.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (availability varies by market)"
                },
                "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-11_20_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T06:46:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 46.1,
                "overall": 91.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 in",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2772 px (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Crystal"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K @ 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charge + reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
        "margin": 8.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 46.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 110,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 20W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 30 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 70W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}