{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-40-pro-4g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:58:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
    "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 battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 65,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-10_25_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 65999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:42:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 70.4,
                "overall": 77.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "178 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "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",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC 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",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "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)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-17c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-09_05_12-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-27T04:19:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 23, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
        "margin": 16,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 56,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "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-40-pro-4g": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 71.9,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 64.7
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 75,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 70.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-17c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G packs a 40 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G ships with 128 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 40 Pro 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is listed at PKR 65,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "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 Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads on battery. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 17C a 5160 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "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 Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (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/)."
}