Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung
PKR 184,999
82/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Tecno Camon Air
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 184,999.
Tecno Camon Air
Tecno
PKR 120,999
74/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S23 takes it by 7.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 64,000 less.
- Tecno Camon Air packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Camon Air charges 20W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Camon Air if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Tecno Camon Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 184,999 | PKR 120,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 17, 2023 | September 2, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm | 162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 167 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.1 Inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1224 × 2720 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 48Hz–120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ | AMOLED 144Hz Always-on display, 2160Hz PWM dimming |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.80GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.80GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.00GHz | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8. | Android 16 HiOS 16.3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 Better | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Wide f/1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 10MP Telephoto 3× Optical Zoom OIS 12MP Ultra-wide 120° Field of View LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode Night Mode | 32 MP, f/2.5, wide-angle lens Better |
| Video recording | 8K @24/30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/240fps 720p @960fps HDR10+ video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion), Non-removable 3,900 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 25W Wired Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare) | 45W wired fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 A2DP LE | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Tecno Camon Air?
Samsung Galaxy S23 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.8 points. It wins on performance, camera 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.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S23 and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is listed at PKR 184,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 64,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Tecno Camon Air?
Samsung Galaxy S23 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Tecno Camon Air?
Tecno Camon Air leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 carries a 3900 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Tecno Camon Air?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) while Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate.
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