Redmi 12 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $150 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-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
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $450
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
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
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 52/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 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 | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 12 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi 12 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 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 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.