Tecno Spark 30C
Tecno
PKR 34,999
70/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 30C 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 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 259,999.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 19.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 225,000 less.
- Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 charges 82W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 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 | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 34,999 Cheaper | PKR 259,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | October 2024 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.) | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 192 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP54 (Dust and 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 Up to 700 nits (HBM) | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified) | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 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 | 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) | No microSD support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) Better |
| Video recording | 1440p @ 30fps 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 (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | 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 or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 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 and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 225,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 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 or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).
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