{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-air-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T05:52:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon Air vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 219,999.",
    "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 K90 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-11_26_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T06:31:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 69.3,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "upcoming",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
        "margin": 13.6,
        "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-k90-pro": 72
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-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-k90-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-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-k90-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-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-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-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-k90-pro": 69.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-air"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 99,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.6 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 K90 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air is listed at PKR 120,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 99,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 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 K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon Air carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}