{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-air-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T08:57:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon Air vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 72 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 126,999.",
    "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": 79,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "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 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-30-2026-10_15_33-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 126999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-30T05:23:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "Not announced",
                    "Weight": "Not announced",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840 (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-axis Linear Vibration Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra",
        "margin": 23.2,
        "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-k90-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 91
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 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-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-air": 79,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.2 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 Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon Air is listed at PKR 120,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra at PKR 126,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Camon Air carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra a 8500 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon Air or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}