Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Tecno Camon 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) 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 leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 207g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 12 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Tecno Camon 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 871.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (67/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 and the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.