Realme 12 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 36/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 513,809).
Realme 12
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 16 points higher (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme 12 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Realme 12 by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme 12 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Realme 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.