{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-17-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:16:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 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 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 27,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection announced"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-11_08_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T06:29:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 24.8,
                "overall": 90.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 21, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "219g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-max",
        "margin": 26.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "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-spark-30-5g": 83,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 24.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 280,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max charges 82W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.5 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 30 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 280,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}