Redmi 12 4G vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12 4G
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 4G and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 12 4G by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 12 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 4G or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.