Poco X5 Pro vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones deliver excellent value with 120Hz AMOLED displays, 5G connectivity, and 5000mAh batteries. Poco X5 Pro costs $299 with a strong 108MP main camera and Snapdragon 778G processor, offering impressive performance for the price in a lighter 181g frame. Tecno Camon 30 Premier commands a $399 premium, justifying it with superior specs: brighter 1300-nit display, more powerful Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset, 12GB RAM standard, 512GB storage, optical image stabilization on the 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto with 2x zoom, 50MP selfie, 70W charging, 15W wireless charging, and IP65 dust/water resistance versus IP53. Android 14 on the Tecno also beats Android 12. For budget-conscious buyers wanting solid performance and an excellent display, the Poco X5 Pro remains exceptional. However, the Camon 30 Premier justifies its higher price through superior cameras, brighter screen, faster processor, wireless charging, and better durability. Choose Poco for value, Tecno for premium features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco X5 Pro if…
- →108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- →67W fast charging
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
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 X5 Pro
Pros
- 108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
- 5G connectivity at budget pricing
- NFC included
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G shows its age in heavy tasks
- 8 MP ultrawide is underwhelming
- No wireless charging
- Software support is limited
- Plastic build
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 X5 Pro | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (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 | 162.9 x 76.0 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.9 | 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 | 128 GB, 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) | 900 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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