{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:13:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 30 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on camera. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 75,999.",
    "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 17",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-09_42_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 75999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T04:52:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 92.6,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "in China between July and December 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 splash resistance expected"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 x 2712 pixels (rumored)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity series",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP / 200MP main sensor expected Features: LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP / 32MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 5000mAh–7000mAh expected",
                    "Wired charging": "67W / 90W / 100W fast charging (variant dependent) Reverse charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-17": 85
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-17": 75.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17": 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-17": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-17": 92.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 3W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Camon 30 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 75,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 30 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}