Redmi 12C vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $120 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-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 348,562); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $450
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 12C — 32/100, 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 12C (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (81/100 vs 0/100). 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 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 12C by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Redmi 12C was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (81/100 vs 0/100).
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 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.