Head to head

Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Tecno Camon Air

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 May 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Nova 15 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Tecno Camon Air still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon Air is the cheaper of the two at PKR 120,999 against PKR 149,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Nova 15 Max takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei Nova 15 Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei Nova 15 Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Camon Air leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 29,000 less.
  • Huawei Nova 15 Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon Air charges 5W faster.

Buy the Huawei Nova 15 Max if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Tecno Camon Air if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova 15 Max Tecno Camon Air
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 PKR 120,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 7, 2026 (global) September 2, 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 78 × 8 mm 162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm
Weight 232g 167 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 2756 × 1272 pixels (1.5K / FHD+) Better 1224 × 2720 pixels
Panel type OLED 120Hz adaptive AMOLED 144Hz Always-on display, 2160Hz PWM dimming
Protection Kunlun Glass protection Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources) MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G610 series Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system EMUI 14.2 No Google Play Services officially Android 16 HiOS 16.3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Ultra Sensing Camera (f/1.9) 2MP Secondary Camera RYYB Color Filter Sensor AIS Image Stabilization 10x Digital Zoom 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera High-resolution selfie camera (exact MP varies by region listing) 32 MP, f/2.5, wide-angle lens
Video recording 4K supported 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po Non-removable 8500mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh
Wired charging 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Reverse Charging Supported 45W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display)
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Tecno Camon Air?

Huawei Nova 15 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on performance and camera. Tecno Camon Air can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei Nova 15 Max and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova 15 Max is listed at PKR 149,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Tecno Camon Air?

Huawei Nova 15 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Tecno Camon Air?

Huawei Nova 15 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova 15 Max runs the HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources) while Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.