{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-5g-vs-xiaomi-18-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:21:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 459,999.",
    "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 18 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-10_03_36-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 459999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-12T05:13:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 86.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 17.4,
                "overall": 87.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 )",
                    "Weight": "around 220g–230g (rumored)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8–6.9 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Adreno next-generation flagship GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB /16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-18-pro-max",
        "margin": 23.9,
        "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-18-pro-max": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-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-18-pro-max": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-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-18-pro-max": 86.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-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-18-pro-max": 17.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 410,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 72W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.9 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 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 410,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}