{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition-vs-xiaomi-17-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T23:10:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition vs Xiaomi 17 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Bumblebee Edition still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 264,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_58_42-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T06:30:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 76.4 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz 16 Million Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP, Sony IMX682 Sensor, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Super Resolution",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-Color Temperature LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Unlock Selfie Enhancement",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-5-2025-10_21_48-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 264999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T05:57:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 28.1,
                "overall": 91
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "151.1 × 71.8 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.73 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca 6300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer, color spectrum, UWB",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro",
        "margin": 26.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 33,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-bumblebee-edition": 79,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 50,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro": 28.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition costs PKR 219,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro charges 82W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition 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 Bumblebee Edition and Xiaomi 17 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro at PKR 264,999. That makes TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition cheaper by PKR 219,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on battery. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro a 6300 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi 17 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}