Poco F5 vs Tecno Camon 30 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid value at $349, but they prioritize different strengths. The Poco F5 features a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor with superior GPU performance (Adreno 725), making it the better choice for gaming and demanding apps. Its display reaches 1000 nits brightness with Wi-Fi 6E support, though the 6.67-inch screen is slightly smaller. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro counters with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 that offers strong CPU cores and superior sustained performance, plus a larger 6.78-inch display hitting 1300 nits peak brightness. Tecno's advantage extends to the camera: a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with f/1.9 aperture versus Poco's 64MP with f/1.79, though real-world output often favors the better sensor engineering. The Camon 30 Pro includes 12GB RAM standard (Poco maxes at 8GB), supports up to 512GB storage, runs newer Android 14, and offers faster 70W charging. Build quality slightly favors Tecno with a glass back versus Poco's plastic. The Poco F5 edges ahead for gaming performance and connectivity features, while the Tecno Camon 30 Pro excels in display brightness, camera hardware, RAM capacity, and software freshness. For content creators and media consumption, choose the Camon 30 Pro. For gaming enthusiasts, pick the Poco F5.
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 Pro if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- →50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- →70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
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 Pro
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- 50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- 70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
- Thin and lightweight design at 7.9 mm and 190 g
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- No real ultrawide camera — the 2MP depth sensor is useless
- HiOS software is heavily skinned with bloatware
- IP64 splash resistance is minimal protection
- Limited brand presence means fewer accessories and service centers
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F5 | Tecno Camon 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 190 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 74.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2436 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 Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| 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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