Huawei Pura X Max vs Tecno Camon 12
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 177,554); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Tecno Camon 12
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 229g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Tecno Camon 12, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (75/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Tecno Camon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Tecno Camon 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Tecno Camon 12 by 1086.9% 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (77/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (55/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (72/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (75/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Tecno Camon 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.