{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-tecno-camon-air/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:45:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Tecno Camon Air",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Tecno Camon Air still wins on battery & charging and 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.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S22",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s22",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s22/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-09_37_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-28T04:49:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 49.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 87,
                "overall": 77.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dustproof and water resistant for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ Always-On Display, Vision Booster, Eye Comfort Shield, Adaptive Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) / Xclipse 920 (Exynos)",
                    "Operating system": "Launched with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 Eligible for multiple Android upgrades, up to Android 16 under Samsung's update policy."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 12MP ultra-wide camera 10MP telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom and OIS LED flash, Auto HDR, Panorama, Super Steady Video, and AI scene optimization",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP selfie camera Dual Pixel Autofocus Auto HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K at 24fps and 4K at 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Non-removable) 3700mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner Face recognition Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Barometer.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, 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": "samsung-galaxy-s22",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 79,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 54
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 98,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 49.4,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 50,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22": 87,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 29,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon Air packs a 2,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon Air charges 20W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 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, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S22 carries a 3700 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S22 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent) 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/)."
}