{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-neo8-vs-tecno-camon-air/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T17:06:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Neo8 vs Tecno Camon Air",
    "answer": "The Realme Neo8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme Neo8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 115,999 against PKR 120,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Neo8",
            "slug": "realme-neo8",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-neo8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-4-2026-11_02_14-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 115999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-14T08:15:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "22 January 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 77.1 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels ( 450 ppi )",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors 165 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with ( Realme UI 7.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB (LPDDR5X)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS 8 MP ultrawide LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (non-removable) 8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging UFCS / PPS support Bypass charging for gaming"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 76.7,
                "overall": 71.9
            },
            "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-neo8",
        "margin": 18.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 70,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 54
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "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-neo8": 98,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 90,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 76.7
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Neo8 costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Realme Neo8 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Neo8 charges 35W faster.",
        "Realme Neo8 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Neo8 ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Neo8 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.4 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 Realme Neo8 and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 is listed at PKR 115,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Realme Neo8 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Neo8 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 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, Realme Neo8 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 leads on battery. Realme Neo8 carries a 8000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Neo8 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Neo8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) 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/)."
}