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Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Poco C81

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

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 65,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G takes it by 16.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads

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

Camera Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 31,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G charges 30W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G if…

you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 65,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 2025 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 178 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets) IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, Always-On Display Curved AMOLED display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Always-On Display Multi-touch support Up to 1300 nits peak brightness 10-bit color support Eye-care mode IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HiOS 15 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50MP f/1.9 Aperture 23mm Wide Lens 1/1.56" Sensor PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Flicker Sensor AI Photography Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Night AI Eraser AI Image Expansion Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty Better 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 45W Flash Charge 50% Charge: About 23 Minutes 100% Charge: About 43 Minutes AI Smart Charging Long-life Battery (Rated for approximately 1,800 charging cycles) Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is listed at PKR 65,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).

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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.