{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-a5/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T06:07:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi A5",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 19 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 64 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_18_24-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T04:31:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 42,
                "camera": 95,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 53.7,
                "overall": 64.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.8 × 74.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 million colors Adaptive refresh rate Multi-touch support Excellent viewing angles Smooth scrolling and gaming experience",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with HIOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, PDAF, 2x Optical Zoom 2 MP, Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP Wide Camera Dual-LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging 100% in approximately 65 minutes (advertised)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi A5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-a5",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-a5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_34_11-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 22999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T07:38:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 30.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 60.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024 (official)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32 MP wide + auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-19-pro",
        "margin": 3.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 42,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 30.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 95,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 53.7,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 27,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro charges 15W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro has a 32 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Tecno Camon 19 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 Pro uses a 64 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 19 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}