Realme 12 Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $215 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 737,054); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $450
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 68/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Realme 12 Pro by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $235. Realme 12 Pro was $235 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (81/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.