Poco F5 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones deliver excellent value in the mid-range segment with 120Hz AMOLED displays and 5000mAh batteries. Poco F5 excels with superior processing power via Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, offering snappier performance for demanding apps and gaming. Tecno Camon 30 Premier counters with more RAM (12GB vs 8GB), double the storage (512GB), a brighter display (1300 nits), superior camera setup featuring a dedicated 50MP telephoto lens and higher-resolution 50MP front camera, plus wireless charging and IP65 water resistance. Software advantage goes to Tecno with Android 14 versus Poco's Android 13. For performance enthusiasts prioritizing gaming and responsiveness, Poco F5 is compelling. However, Tecno Camon 30 Premier's well-rounded package including better imaging, storage flexibility, wireless charging, and durability makes it the stronger overall choice for most users despite its heavier build.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
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 | Poco F5 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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