Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Tecno Camon 12
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 22/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Tecno Camon 12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 222g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 12, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 53 points higher (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (68/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Tecno Camon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Tecno Camon 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Tecno Camon 12 by 920.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (78/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (68/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Camon 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.