{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-air-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T04:43:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon Air vs Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 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 199,999.",
    "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 K80 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-11_08_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 199999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T06:16:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 83.2,
                "overall": 96.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 27, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "160.3 × 75.0 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "212g / 217g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 2.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz Dolby Vision, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Longjing Glass 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.6, Wide, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, OIS, 2.5x Optical Zoom 32 MP, Ultrawide, 120° HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP Wide HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Po, Non-removable 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100% in approximately 28 minutes."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Gyroscope Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro",
        "margin": 22.5,
        "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-k80-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-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-k80-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-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-k80-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-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-k80-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-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-k80-pro": 83.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 79,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.5 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 K80 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air is listed at PKR 120,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro at PKR 199,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 79,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon Air carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate while Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (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/)."
}