Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Tecno Camon 15 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 15 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Better camera (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Tecno Camon 15 Premier, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Tecno Camon 15 Premier are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Tecno Camon 15 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10.0; HIOS 6.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Tecno Camon 15 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 15 Premier
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (47/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (52/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Tecno Camon 15 Premier are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 15 Premier edges out the Samsung Galaxy A12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 15 Premier leads on camera score (47/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (55/100 vs 32/100).