Redmi 12C vs Tecno Camon 20
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Camon 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 20 leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 20 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 20 is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Tecno Camon 20
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Tecno Camon 20 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Tecno Camon 20, the Tecno Camon 20 scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 20 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 20 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 20 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 20 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Tecno Camon 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 20
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Tecno Camon 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 20 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 20 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 20 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 20?
The Tecno Camon 20 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 20 points (45/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Tecno Camon 20?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Camon 20 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 20?
The Tecno Camon 20 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Tecno Camon 20?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Camon 20 (81/100 vs 32/100).