Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 299,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Ultra takes it by 28.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 250,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 102W faster.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 17 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 299,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 February 28, 2026
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 230 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent)
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 2608 × 1200 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection No official display protection announced Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 16 HyperOS 3
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 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama 50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash High-resolution selfie sensor
Video recording 1080p at 30fps 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 6.x
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“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 17 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.1 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 17 Ultra in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 250,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.