{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:42:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 vs Xiaomi Poco C81",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 19 and the Xiaomi Poco C81 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Camon 19 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 44,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-08_45_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T03:54:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 80.4,
                "overall": 61.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 74.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None (No official IP certification for water or dust resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.7, Wide, PDAF (Main) 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0 Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco C81",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-09_30_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T04:46:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 23, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52 dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixel",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 37.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 33
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "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": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 80.4,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 charges 3W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 and Xiaomi Poco C81 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Camon 19 and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 18W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 19 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}