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 348,562); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $320
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1461
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 66/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Redmi 12C by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 12C was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 0/100).