Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 12
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 177,554); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Tecno Camon 12
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 230g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 12, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (74/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Tecno Camon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Tecno Camon 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 12 by 813.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (74/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Camon 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.