Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones offer distinct advantages depending on your priorities. The iPhone 16 Plus excels with its superior display quality, featuring a 2000-nit Super Retina XDR OLED screen versus the Camon 30 Premier's 1300-nit AMOLED, plus Apple's A18 chipset delivers consistent performance for apps and gaming. However, the Camon 30 Premier counters with a larger 6.77-inch display at 120Hz refresh rate compared to the iPhone's 60Hz, making scrolling noticeably smoother. The Tecno also wins on raw specs: 12GB RAM versus 8GB, 5000mAh battery with 70W charging against the iPhone's 4674mAh with 20W wired charging, and a 50MP telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom. Video recording remains iPhone's strength with 4K@60fps Dolby Vision support. At $399 versus $899, the Camon 30 Premier offers exceptional value with more practical features for everyday use, though the iPhone delivers superior optimization and longevity through iOS updates. Choose the iPhone for refined performance and ecosystem integration; select the Tecno for faster charging, bigger battery, and better display fluidity at half the price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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