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Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi 16

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 259,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 takes it by 21.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G costs PKR 220,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 charges 82W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 259,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored)
Weight 189 g Approximately 185–195 g Better
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored)
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches Better 6.36-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Not officially specified Xiaomi Shield Glass protection.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 32MP Front Camera (rumored) Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region) Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support

“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 30C 5G or Xiaomi 16?

Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 30C 5G and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 220,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi 16?

Xiaomi 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi 16?

Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi 16?

Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).

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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.