{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-pro-vs-xiaomi-17t/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T13:54:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 249,999.",
    "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 17T",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17t",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17t/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-11_34_01-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 249999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-16T05:06:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 30.4,
                "overall": 83.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 28, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 75.8 × 8.17 mm",
                    "Weight": "200g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Certified Dust-tight Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K Resolution (2756 × 1268 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Leica optics and Leica imaging modes",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR10+ recording",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording up to 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "67W HyperCharge 50W PPS charging support 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE LHDC aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor IR Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17t",
        "margin": 10,
        "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-17t": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t"
            },
            {
                "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-17t": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t"
            },
            {
                "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-17t": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17t": 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-17t": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t"
            },
            {
                "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-17t": 30.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro costs PKR 190,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17T packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17T charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17T offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17T ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17T?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10 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 17T in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi 17T at PKR 249,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 Pro cheaper by PKR 190,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17T?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17T, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17T?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17T a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 17T?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17T runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}