Tecno Spark 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
64/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 259,999.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
91/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 27.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 210,000 less.
- Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 charges 82W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 16 ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 30 5G | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 Cheaper | PKR 259,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2024 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 188.5 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP54 dust and splash resistant | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches Better | 6.36-inch |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | No official display protection announced | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 14 with HiOS 14 | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No microSD support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual-LED Flash | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) Better |
| Video recording | 1080p at 30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Wired Fast Charging | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 A2DP LE | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 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 Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 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 Spark 30 5G and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 210,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).
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