{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-12r-vs-tecno-camon-air/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:43:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 12R vs Tecno Camon Air",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 12R is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon Air is the cheaper of the two at PKR 120,999 against PKR 139,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12R",
            "slug": "oneplus-12r",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12r/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_49_23-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 139999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:57:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 86,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 89.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K), 450 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO 4.0 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz Up to 4500 nits peak HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14 (up to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15), with future software updates supported by OnePlus.)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 4.0 (region-dependent)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony IMX890), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Ultra-wide, 112° 2 MP Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps 720p at 480fps OIS & EIS supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC (India) 80W SUPERVOOC (North America) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon Air",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-air",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-air/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-09_40_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 120999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T05:26:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 75.5,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 92,
                "overall": 73.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Always-on display, 2160Hz PWM dimming",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16.3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, wide-angle lens",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-12r",
        "margin": 17.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 86,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 54
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 96,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 89.2,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 75,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 50
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 92
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon Air packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 12R charges 55W faster.",
        "OnePlus 12R offers 8 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 12R or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Camon Air 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 OnePlus 12R and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R is listed at PKR 139,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 12R or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 12R or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R leads on battery. OnePlus 12R carries a 5500 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12R or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 12R runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) while Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}