{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-air-vs-vivo-iqoo-12/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:17:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon Air vs Vivo iQOO 12",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon Air is the cheaper of the two at PKR 120,999 against PKR 147,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon Air",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-air",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-air/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-09_40_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 120999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T05:26:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 75.5,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 94.8,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Always-on display, 2160Hz PWM dimming",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16.3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, wide-angle lens",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-12",
        "margin": 19.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 54,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "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-air": 75.5,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 81.3,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 50,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 94.8,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 27,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon Air packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 charges 75W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon Air or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Camon Air 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 Air and Vivo iQOO 12 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air is listed at PKR 120,999 and Vivo iQOO 12 at PKR 147,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon Air or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon Air uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo iQOO 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon Air or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Tecno Camon Air carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO 12 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon Air or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate while Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 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/)."
}