{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:38:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17 still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 65,999 against PKR 395,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17",
            "slug": "iphone-17",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 93.9,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 43.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 17.2,
                "overall": 74.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "177 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-10_25_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 65999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:42:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "178 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, Always-On Display Curved AMOLED display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Always-On Display Multi-touch support Up to 1300 nits peak brightness 10-bit color support Eye-care mode",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP f/1.9 Aperture 23mm Wide Lens 1/1.56\" Sensor PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Flicker Sensor AI Photography Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Night AI Eraser AI Image Expansion",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Flash Charge 50% Charge: About 23 Minutes 100% Charge: About 43 Minutes AI Smart Charging Long-life Battery (Rated for approximately 1,800 charging cycles)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
        "margin": 6.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 93.9,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 56
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 87,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 43.1,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 75,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 75
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 17.2,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G costs PKR 330,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G packs a 1,508 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "iPhone 17 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of iPhone 17 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G at PKR 65,999. That makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G cheaper by PKR 330,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G a 5200 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 while Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}