Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 14.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30 Pro costs PKR 265,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 Pro if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 Pro Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 Cheaper PKR 324,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions 166.6 × 77 × 7.4 mm Not listed
Weight 189 g Not listed
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.78 Inches 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 Pixels (Full HD+) 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz Always-On Display (AOD) Punch-hole design 10-bit color support Wet Touch technology Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Not officially specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14.5 Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB (Up to 8GB Memory Fusion) 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated slot, market dependent) No expandable storage
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, Wide, f/1.9, PDAF (Auto Focus) Secondary Camera: Auxiliary AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Mode Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Scanner Beauty Mode Better 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 13MP Dual-color LED Flash HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1440p (2K) 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) dual Nano Sim
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Type-C 3.2 Gen2, 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 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30 Pro 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 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 Pro is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 Pro cheaper by PKR 265,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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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.