Head to head

Tecno Camon 19 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 19 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 44,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Camon 19 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Camon 19 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 22,000 less.
  • Tecno Camon 19 has a 32 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Camon 19 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 19 Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 44,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 2022 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 166.6 × 74.4 × 8.3 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 193 g Better
Water resistance None (No official IP certification for water or dust resistance) Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 60Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Not officially specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz) Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated 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 Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0 Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR Better 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Camon 19 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 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.

What is the price of Tecno Camon 19 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 19 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Camon 19 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Camon 19 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 19 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.