{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-17-pro-plus-vs-tecno-camon-air/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T02:07:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 17 Pro Plus vs Tecno Camon Air",
    "answer": "The Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 179,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 17 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "realme-17-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-17-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-09_58_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-15T05:10:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 85.1,
                "overall": 89.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July/August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 76.8 × 8.3 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195–205g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2800 Pixels (~447 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP Wide (Samsung HP5, OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120fps HDR Video Gyro-EIS & OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-Removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Wired Fast Charging 55W PPS Charging 13.5W PD/QC Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with 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": 100,
                "overall": 74.2
            },
            "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": "realme-17-pro-plus",
        "margin": 15.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 92,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 54
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 98,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 90,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 62.5,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 85.1,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 59,000 less.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus charges 35W faster.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Realme 17 Pro Plus and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 17 Pro Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon Air, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus leads on battery. Realme 17 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 17 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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/)."
}