Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 30/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 199,111); the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 828
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 39 points higher (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (65/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 39 points (69/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on performance (65/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.