{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-air-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T21:43:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon Air vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon Air still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon Air is the cheaper of the two at PKR 120,999 against PKR 168,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 74.2
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_58_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 168999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T06:14:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 96.6,
                "overall": 96.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1280 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+ Dolby Vision Up to 3200 nits",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2 × Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP + 50MP Telephoto (2.5x Optical Zoom) + 8MP Ultrawide, OIS, PDAF, Dual-LED Flash,",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP, Wide HDR, Panorama, Autofocus AI Camera, AI Portrait, Night Mode, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon 8,580 mAh Non Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, color spectrum sensor, infrared sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro",
        "margin": 22.2,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro": 96.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 48,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro packs a 2,580 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air is listed at PKR 120,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro at PKR 168,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 48,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon Air uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon Air carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro a 8580 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}