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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 13/100 (a 39-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 346,495); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi 12C
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 39 points higher (52/100 vs 13/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | — | Android 15, HIOS 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 | — | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 12C by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 39 points (52/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.