Redmi 12C vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $120 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 25/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 346,495); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi 12C
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $320
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 40 points higher (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 12C — 32/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | $320 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Redmi 12C by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 12C was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (59/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (92/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (64/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.