Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi 18

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 269,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 takes it by 22.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 18 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 18 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 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 220,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 18 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 18 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G Xiaomi 18
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 269,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 late 2026
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 188.5 g Not listed
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches Better 6.3 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen
Protection No official display protection announced Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno-series (expected)
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) 12 GB / 16 GB options Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB (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 Better 50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash 50 MP Better
Video recording 1080p at 30fps Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected) Better
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging Fast wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, 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 18?

Xiaomi 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.8 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 18 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 220,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18?

Xiaomi 18 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 18, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18?

Xiaomi 18 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 a 7000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi 18?

Xiaomi 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected).

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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.