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Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 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.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 Expected 2026
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm Not listed
Weight 199 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
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 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 32 MP
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) 90W wired fast charge + 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/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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).

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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.