Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 239g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 12 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (84/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 1083.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (77/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (68/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (84/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.