{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-pro-vs-xiaomi-18-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T07:18:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 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 459,999.",
    "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 18 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-10_03_36-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 459999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-12T05:13:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 86.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 17.6,
                "overall": 87.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 )",
                    "Weight": "around 220g–230g (rumored)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8–6.9 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Adreno next-generation flagship GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB /16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-18-pro-max",
        "margin": 14,
        "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-18-pro-max": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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-18-pro-max": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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-18-pro-max": 86.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro-max": 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-18-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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-18-pro-max": 17.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro costs PKR 400,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 57W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 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 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 Pro cheaper by PKR 400,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 33W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}