{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-pro-vs-xiaomi-18/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:11:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 269,999.",
    "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",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2025-10_57_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 269999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T05:38:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 29.2,
                "overall": 86.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno-series (expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB options",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-18",
        "margin": 13,
        "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": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "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": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "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": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-18": 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": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18"
            },
            {
                "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": 29.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro costs PKR 210,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 18 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 18 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 18 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 18?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13 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 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 Pro cheaper by PKR 210,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 18, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 a 7000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 Pro or Xiaomi 18?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}