Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 239,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 22 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 200,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 82W faster.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 17 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 239,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm
Weight 189 g Better 219 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 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, HDR10+, 120Hz
Protection Not officially specified Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants)
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)
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
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region) Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG

“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 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22 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 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 200,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

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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.