{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-pro-vs-xiaomi-17-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:22:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 299,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_33_55-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:48:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 77 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 Pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "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",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 8GB Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated slot, market dependent)"
                },
                "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-color LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p (2K) 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-10_52_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 299999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-22T06:07:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 28,
                "overall": 91.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "230 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "High-resolution selfie sensor",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
        "margin": 18.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 56,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-pro": 83,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 50,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 28
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro costs PKR 240,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 87W 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.3 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 30 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 Pro cheaper by PKR 240,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}