{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-vs-tecno-camon-air/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:45:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Tecno Camon Air",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 204,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-27-2026-10_40_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 204999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T05:59:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 58.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 65.9,
                "overall": 78.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.4 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 920 (Exynos) / Adreno 730 (Snapdragon)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable Upgradable to Android 16 One UI 8 ) Samsung provides 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, PDAF 12 MP Ultra-wide, 123° LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Expert RAW, Night Mode, Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "10 MP, f/2.4 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Super Steady Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare (Reverse Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (or Nano-SIM + eSIM, depending on market)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor 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-s23-fe",
        "margin": 4.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 82,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 54
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe"
            },
            {
                "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-s23-fe": 98,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 58.8,
                    "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-s23-fe": 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-s23-fe": 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-s23-fe": 65.9,
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 84,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon Air packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon Air charges 20W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 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 S23 FE and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is listed at PKR 204,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 84,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 S23 FE or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE carries a 4500 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 S23 FE or Tecno Camon Air?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs the Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions 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/)."
}