{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-vs-xiaomi-17t-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T20:41:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi 17T Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17T Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17T Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17t-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17t-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-16-2026-10_14_25-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-16T05:31:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 93.6,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 17.2,
                "overall": 87.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 28, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 × 77.5 × 8.25 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1280 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Up to 144Hz HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× C1-Ultra @ 4.21GHz 3× C1-Premium @ 3.5GHz 4× C1-Pro @ 2.7GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G1 Ultra",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Light Fusion 950 sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto 5× Optical Zoom f/3.0 aperture OIS 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera 120° field of view Leica Authentic & Vibrant modes Ultra HDR RAW support 120× digital zoom Motion Tracking Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 120fps 4K HDR10+ Slow motion up to 1920fps Log Video Recording support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Lithium-Ion, non-removable, 7000mAh.",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge (Wired) 50W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging USB Power Delivery (PD) Support Battery Health Management & Smart Charging Protection"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM support (region dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, AAC, SBC.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17t-pro",
        "margin": 17.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8,
                    "xiaomi-17t-pro": 93.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-30c": 79,
                    "xiaomi-17t-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-17t-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17t-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75,
                    "xiaomi-17t-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17t-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17t-pro": 17.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 255,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17T Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17T Pro charges 82W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17T Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17T Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi 17T Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi 17T Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi 17T Pro at PKR 289,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 255,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi 17T Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi 17T Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17T Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi 17T Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17T Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi 17T Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}